Sonata

What is the most important information I should know about Sonata?
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Sonata will cause drowsiness and may cause dizziness. If you experience drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities. Sonata should be taken just before bedtime but you may experience some carryover effects (drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, memory loss) the next day. Do not take Sonata unless you are able to get 4 or more hours of sleep before you must be active again. Do not drink alcohol while taking Sonata. Alcohol will increase drowsiness and may increase dizziness while you are taking Sonata, which could be dangerous

How should I take Sonata?
Take Sonata exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not stop taking Sonata suddenly if you have been taking it for several days. Stopping suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms and make you uncomfortable. Store Sonata at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a Sonata overdose may include sleepiness, confusion, dizziness, low blood pressure, difficult or slow breathing, unconsciousness, and death.

What are the possible side effects of Sonata?
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Sonata and seek emergency medical attention: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, face, or tongue; or hives) hallucinations (hearing or seeing things that are not real), abnormal behavior, or severe confusion.; or suicidal thoughts. Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take zaleplon and talk to your doctor if you experience day-time drowsiness; dizziness or lightheadedness; unsteadiness and / or falls; double vision or other vision problems; agitation; confusion; headache; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain; depression; muscle weakness; tremor; vivid or abnormal dreams; or memory difficulties or amnesia. Sonata is can be habit forming. Stopping this medication suddenly may cause withdrawal effects such as mood changes, anxiety, and restlessness if you have taken it continuously for several weeks.

What other drugs will affect Sonata?
Before taking Sonata, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medications: rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane); phenytoin (Dilantin); carbamazepine (Tegretol); phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton); or cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB). You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above. Sonata may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, other sedatives (used to treat insomnia), pain relievers, anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants. Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any medicine unless your doctor approves.