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Sonata Information
Below you will find information about the Sonata
prescription sleeping pills. You should read through this product and
consumer information before you procede to the Sonata order
page. The information about Ambien
below is not meant to replace the advice of your own doctor. Please
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| Patient Education Monograph |
| Sonata |
| Common Brand Name(s) |
| Sonata |
| Uses |
| This medication is used for the short-term
treatment of sleep problems (insomnia). |
| How To Use |
| 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 this medication
with, or immediately after, a high-fat or heavy meal. This
medication helps you fall asleep. To minimize side effects
while you are awake (e.g., dizziness or memory trouble),
take this medication 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 this medication for longer than ten days
without your doctor's approval. If your sleep problems continue,
consult with your doctor. Use this medication exactly as
prescribed. Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently
or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed because
this drug can be habit-forming. Also, if used for a longer
period of time, do not stop using this medication without
your doctor's approval. |
| 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. |
| 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 this drug (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 this medication. 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 this medication.
This medication should be used only when clearly needed
during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your
doctor. This medication passes into breast milk. Because
of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while
using this medication is not recommended. Consult your doctor
before breast- feeding. |
| 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 this medication 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. |
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