IMPORTANT NOTE ON SONATA: The following
information is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,
pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should
not be construed to indicate that use of the drug
is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before using Sonata.
ZALEPLON - ORAL (ZALL-eh-plon)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Sonata
SONATA USES: Sonata is used for the short-term treatment
of sleep problems (insomnia).
HOW TO USE SONATA: Take Sonata by mouth, immediately
before bedtime or after you have gone to bed and have
difficulty sleeping, as directed by your doctor. Do
not take Sonata with, or immediately after, a high-fat
or heavy meal. Sonata helps you fall asleep. To minimize
side effects while you are awake (e.g., dizziness
or memory trouble), take Sonata when you are in bed
and are able to get at least four hours of sleep before
you need to be active again. Do not use Sonata for
longer than ten days without your doctor's approval.
If your sleep problems continue, consult with your
doctor. Use Sonata exactly as prescribed. Do not increase
your dose, take it more frequently or use it for a
longer period of time than prescribed because Sonata
can be habit-forming. Also, if used for a longer period
of time, do not stop using Sonata without your doctor's
approval.
SONATA SIDE EFFECTS: Headache, drowsiness, nausea
or stomach upset may occur. If any of these effects
persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Tell
your doctor immediately if you have any of these serious
side effects: dizziness, weakness, loss of coordination,
muscle joint pain. Tell your doctor immediately if
you have any of these unlikely but serious side effects:
mental/mood changes, persistent trouble sleeping,
memory problems, loss of appetite, tingling of the
hands or feet, rash, itching, tremors, eye/ear problems.
Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these
very unlikely but serious side effects: fast/slow/irregular
pulse, chest pain, trouble breathing, blood in the
stool, unusual thirst, change in amount of urine.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact
your doctor or pharmacist.
SONATA PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical
history, including: allergies, liver disease, lung/breathing
problems, mental/mood problems (e.g., depression),
alcohol use or drug dependence. Avoid alcohol, as
it may aggravate certain side effects of Sonata (e.g.,
dizziness, drowsiness). Use caution when performing
tasks requiring alertness (e.g., driving). You may
have trouble sleeping the first few nights after you
stop using Sonata. This problem usually goes away
after one or two nights. If sleep problems persist,
consult with your doctor. Use with caution in the
elderly, as they may be more sensitive to the effects
of Sonata. Sonata should be used only when clearly
needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits
with your doctor. Sonata passes into breast milk.
Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding
while using Sonata is not recommended. Consult your
doctor before breast- feeding.
SONATA DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all
prescription and nonprescription medication you may
use, especially of: rifamycin antibiotics (e.g., rifampin,
rifabutin), antidepressants (e.g., imipramine, amitriptyline),
ulcer medication (e.g., cimetidine). Also report any
drugs causing drowsiness such as: other medicines
for sleep, sedatives, tranquilizers, anti-anxiety
drugs, narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), psychiatric
medications (e.g., thioridazine), anti-seizure medications
(e.g., phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine), muscle
relaxants, antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.g.,
diphenhydramine). Check all medicine labels carefully,
especially cough-and-cold preparations, since many
contain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine). Consult
your pharmacist regarding safe use of these products.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or
pharmacist approval.
SONATA OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact
your local poison control center or emergency room
immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness;
confusion; sluggishness; loss of coordination; slow,
shallow breathing; and loss of consciousness.
SONATA NOTES: Do not share Sonata with others.
MISSED DOSE OF SONATA : Not applicable.
SONATA STORAGE: Store at room temperature between
68 and 77 degrees F (20 to 25 degrees C) away from
light and moisture.
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