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What is Sonata and why is it prescribed? Sonata is prescribed for people who have trouble falling asleep at bedtime. Sonata is intended only for short-term use (7 to 10 days). Problems with sleep are usually temporary and require only short-term treatment with medication. Call your doctor immediately if it seems Sonata is making the problem worse, or if you notice any unusual changes in your thinking or behavior, such as hallucinations, amnesia, agitation, or a lack of inhibition. The emergence of new symptoms could be a sign of an undiagnosed medical or psychiatric condition. How should you take Sonata? Follow your doctors directions for taking Sonata. Sonata is very fast-acting and should be taken only at bedtime. Take Sonata only when you're ready to sleep. Never double your dose. Store Sonata at room temperature in a light-resistant container. Are there any Sonata side effects? Sonata side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. The most common Sonata side effect is headache. Other common Sonata side effects may include abdominal pain, dizziness, drowsiness, eye pain, memory loss, menstrual pain, nausea, tingling, and weakness. Less common Sonata side effects may include anxiety, arthritis, back pain, bronchitis, chest pain, colitis, confusion, constipation, depression, decreased sensation, difficulty concentrating, disturbances in sense of smell, dry mouth, ear pain, eye inflammation, feeling of unreality, fever, generally ill feeling, hallucinations, indigestion, itching, joint pain, loss of appetite, migraine, muscle pain, nervousness, nosebleeds, rash, sensitivity to light, sensitivity to noise, swelling of the hands or feet, taste changes, tense muscles, tremor, vertigo, and visual disturbances. A variety of other symptoms have been reported on very rare occasions. If you suspect that Sonata is causing any sort of problem, you should check with your doctor. What are the possible food and drug interactions when taking Sonata? If Sonata is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. Be sure to inform your doctor of all the prescription and over the counter medications you are taking. Avoid alcoholic beverages when taking Sonata since the drug increases alcohol's effect. Also forgo high-fat meals immediately before taking Sonata since they tend to slow or reduce the drug's effect. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Sonata with Carbamazepine (Tegretol), Cimetidine (Tagamet), Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), Imipramine (Tofranil), Phenobarbital, Rifampin (Rifadin), or Thioridazine (Mellaril). Are there any special warnings about Sonata? Do not take Sonata unless you plan to be in bed for at least four hours after taking it. If you need to be alert and active in less than four hours, your performance could be impaired. Never attempt to drive a car or operate other dangerous machinery right after taking Sonata. Use Sonata only for temporary relief of insomnia. Sleep medicines tend to lose their effect when taken for more than a few weeks. Remember, too, that taking sleeping pills for extended periods or in high doses can lead to physical dependence and the danger of a withdrawal reaction when the drug is abruptly stopped. Be especially wary if you've ever had addiction problems with alcohol or other drugs. If you are allergic to FD&C Yellow No. 5 (tartrazine), you'll probably want to avoid Sonata, which contains this substance. The safety and effectiveness of Sonata has not been established in children. |
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