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What side effects may occur?
Although side effects from Sonata are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- lightheadedness
- lack of coordination
- headache
- constipation
- dry mouth
- muscle aches
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- skin rash
- itching
- fast or irregular heartbeat
- chest pain
- difficulty breathing
- fever
- behavior changes or acting differently
- mental confusion
- a
bnormal thinking or dreams
- hallucinations
- depression
- worsening of insomnia
- problems with memory
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Overdosage
An overdose of drugs such as Sonata can be fatal. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.
Symptoms of Sonata overdose may include:
Drowsiness, mental confusion,
grogginess, lack of coordination, flaccid muscles, labored breathing, coma
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Precautions Before Using This Medicine
Before taking Sonata,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Sonata, aspirin, tartarzine (a yellow dye in some processed foods and drugs)
- tell your doctor if you have
or have ever had kidney or liver disease, a history of alcohol or drug abuse or depression, asthma, breathing problems, or allergies.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregna
nt, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Sonata, call your doctor.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking Sona
ta.
- you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how Sonata will affect you.
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What special precautions should I follow?
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of Sonata. Make sure to tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially
- Alcohol abuse (or history of) or
- Drug
abuse or dependence (or history of)ˇX Dependence on Sonata may develop
- Breathing problems or
- Mental depressionˇXSonata may make the condition worse
- Liver diseaseˇX Higher blood
ls of Sonata may result, increasing the chance of side effects.
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What is this Drug
Sonata is prescribed for people who have trouble falling asleep at bedtime. Because it has a short duration of action, it doesn't help those who suffer from frequent awakenings during the night or tho
se who wake too early in the morning. It is intended only for short-term use (7 to 10 days).
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How to Use
Sonata comes as a capsule to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day at bedtime or after going to bed if you cannot fall asleep. This medication is usually taken for 7-10 days. Follow the direct
ions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Sonata exactly as directed. Do not take Sonata unless you will be able to s
leep for at least 4 hours after taking the dose.
Sonata can be habit-forming; do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or take it for a longer period than your doctor tells you to. Do n
ot stop taking Sonata without talking to your doctor.
Sonata can lose its effectiveness if used for long periods of time.
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