What is a Sonata?
It is also known as hypnotic. It can affect chemicals in the brain that are out of balance in people who have sleep issues (insomnia). Sonatas can be used to treat insomnia. Sonatas help you relax and fall asleep.
Warnings
Sonata can cause severe allergic reactions. If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic response, stop taking this medication and seek emergency medical attention: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your lips, face, tongue, or throat. Sonata users have reported driving, eating, or making phone calls and then having no memory. Driving or walking while not fully awake could result in serious bodily harm or even death. Sonatas may cause side effects that can affect your ability to think or react. After taking Sonata, you may still feel sleepy in the morning.
You should not consume alcohol when taking this medication. Alcohol may produce drowsiness and other side effects. Zaleplon can be addictive. Store the medication out of reach of others. Misuse of this medication can cause addiction or overdose, especially in children or others who use it without a prescription.
If you suddenly stop taking the medication after several days of taking it, you may experience withdrawal symptoms. Sonata should not be stopped suddenly without consulting your doctor. It may be necessary to reduce the dosage before stopping the medication. Inform your physician of any drug or alcohol addictions you have had.
Before you take this drug
Sonata should not be used if Zaleplon is an allergen for you or if, in the past, you took sleep medication and did something you don't recall. Sonata cannot be used by anyone under the age of 18.
Inform your physician of any of the following issues to ensure that this medication is suitable for you:
- Liver or kidney disease
- A breathing disorder;
- Depression or thoughts of suicide;
- Addiction to alcohol or drugs
If you are pregnant, do not take Zaleplon. If you are using Zaleplon, it is not recommended that you breastfeed until after consulting your doctor. Zaleplon's sedative effect may be more pronounced in older adults. Sedatives can cause elderly patients to fall. Take care to avoid injury or falling while taking Sonata.
How to take Sonata?
Follow the instructions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Read all the instructions and directions included on the prescription label. Zaleplon can be addictive. Misuse of the drug can lead to addiction, overdose, or death. Store it in a safe place that others cannot reach. It is illegal to sell or give away this medication. You will fall asleep with Sonata. This medication should not be taken during normal waking hours unless you are able to sleep for several hours.
A sonata should only be used for a short time. This medicine should not be taken for more than five weeks without consulting your doctor. If your symptoms do not improve or worsen after 7-10 days of treatment, consult a medical practitioner immediately. You may experience unpleasant withdrawal symptoms if you suddenly stop taking Sonata after several consecutive days. You should ask your doctor about how to stop taking this medication safely.
Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Track your medication. Be wary of anyone using or misusing your medicine without valid authorization or without following their prescription. After stopping Sonata, you may experience insomnia symptoms that are worse than ever. If you continue to experience worsening insomnia even after stopping this medication, tell your doctor.
Details on dosage
Usual Adult Dose for Insomnia:
Take 10 mg once daily, either before going to bed or after bedtime if the patient is having difficulty falling asleep.
Maximum dose: 20 mg/day
Comments:
Doses should be personalized.
The effectiveness of the product was proven in tests ranging from one night to five weeks.
Use short-term treatments for insomnia.
Usual geriatric dose for insomnia:
5 mg taken orally, once daily before bedtime, or if the patient is having difficulty falling asleep after going to bed.
Maximum dose: 10 mg/day
Comments:
Doses should be personalized.
The effectiveness of the product was proven in tests ranging from one night to five weeks.
Use short-term treatments for insomnia.
What happens if I miss the dose?
Sonata can be taken at night only, so you won't have to take it frequently. Do not take this medication before sleeping for several hours. Do not take more than one dose at the same time.
What happens if I overdose?
Call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 or seek emergency medical care. Zaleplon overdoses can be deadly, especially if taken with other drugs that cause drowsiness. Overdose symptoms include drowsiness or confusion, muscle weakness, shallow breathing, and fainting.
What should be avoided?
Sonata should not be taken during travel or to sleep in an airplane. You could be woken up before the effects have worn off. If you don't get a full night of sleep after taking Sonata, amnesia is more likely to occur. Don't drink alcohol. Side effects and death can occur. Take Sonata without food or after eating a heavy or high-fat meal. It will be harder for the body to absorb this medicine.
Zaleplon may cause side effects that can impair your reactions or thinking. The morning after taking this medication, you may still feel sleepy. Be cautious if you are driving, operating machinery, flying an airplane, or doing anything else that requires alertness and vigilance.
Side effects of Sonata
Zaleplon can cause severe allergic reactions. Seek emergency medical attention if you experience any of the following: hives, difficulty breathing, nausea or vomiting, swelling of your lips, face, tongue, throat, etc.
People who use this medication have been known to engage in activities while not fully awake, such as walking, driving, or making telephone calls. Stop taking Sonata immediately if this happens. You could suffer serious injury or even death if you drive or walk while not fully awake.
If you experience:
- Anxiety, depression, aggression, and agitation;
- Memory problems are unusual thoughts or behaviors.
- You may have thoughts about hurting yourself.
- Hallucinations, confusion (hearing things or seeing them)
Sonata may cause a variety of side effects.
- Day-time drowsiness, dizziness, "hangover" feeling;
- Feeling light-headed
- Problems with coordination
- Feelings of numbness, tingling, or prickliness on the skin
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. The FDA can be contacted at 1-800-FDA-1088 to report side effects.
Interaction with other drug
Ask your doctor if you are taking any other medications that can make you sleepy, such as muscle relaxers, opioids, or medicines for anxiety, seizures. Zaleplon may interact with other drugs, such as vitamins and herbal supplements. Inform your doctor of all the medicines you are taking, as well as any new ones.
