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Sonata (zaleplonl)
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SONATA is indicated for the short-term
treatment of insomnia. Sonata is not indicated for use in
pediatric patients. Although SONATA improved sleep time
from
baseline in clinical trials, it has not been shown to increase
total time slep or decrease awakenings vs. placebo.
Hypnotics should generally be limited to 7 to 10 days of
use, and reevaluation of the patient is recommended if hypnotics
are taken for more than 2 to 3 weeks.
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Sonata Medical Information:
Uses: Sonata is used for
the short-term treatment of sleep problems (insomnia).
How to Use Sonata: Take this product
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 Condylox 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 Condylox (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.
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.
Notes: Do not share Sonata
with others.
Missed Dose: Not applicable.
Storage: Store at room temperature between 68 and
77 degrees F (20 to 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Sonata Common Misspellings:
Sonata is sometimes misspelled. The most frequent examples are
Sonta, Sonotal, Bonoa, Sona, Somata, Saunato, Sanota,
Conata, Saunata, Saunato, Salta, aonata,
wonata,
eonata,
donata,
xonata,
zonata,
sinata,
s9nata,
s0nata,
spnata,
slnata,
sknata,
sobata,
sohata,
sojata,
somata,
so ata,
sonqta,
sonwta,
sonsta,
sonzta,
sonara,
sona5a,
sona6a,
sonaya,
sonaga,
sonafa,
sonatq,
sonatw,
sonats,
sonatz
. The correct / full name
for these insomnia
pills is "Sonata". |