Drug details

Sonata (zaleplon)

type of Sedatives

Sonata (zaleplon) is a non-benzodiazepine sedative hypnotic drug used to treat insomnia. Sonata is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• headache,
• dizziness,
• constipation,
• loss of appetite,
• stomach pain,
• dry mouth,
• depression,
• drowsiness,
• anxiety,
• back pain,
• problems with memory or concentration,
• joint or muscle pain, or
• numbness or tingling,
• nervous feeling,
• short-term memory loss,
• lack of coordination (especially during the first 2 hours after you take the medication),
  
• "hangover" feeling,
• problems with vision,
• increased menstrual pain (cramps),
• mild skin rash.

The following drugs are related to Sonata, either as a replacement or used together:

• Ambien (zolpidem tartrate)
• Ambien CR (zolpidem tartrate)
• Dalmane (flurazepam)
• Dayvigo (lemborexant tablets)
• Doral (quazepam tablets)
• Silenor (doxepin tablets)
• Edluar (zolpidem tartrate sublingual tablets)
• Prosom (elprazolam tablet)
• Lunesta (eszopiclone)
• Hetlioz (tasimelteon capsules)
• Hetlioz LQ (tasimelteon oral suspension)
• Intermezzo (zolpidem tartrate)
• Phenobarbital (phenobarbital)
• Rozerem (ramelteon)
• Restoril (temazepam)
• Seconal Sodium (secobarbital sodium capsules)
• Zolpimist (zolpidem tartrate oral spray)

The following supplements are related to Sonata, and may be used together with the drug:

• Melatonin (s.)
• Lemon Balm (s.)
• Tyrosine (s.)
• Valerian (s.)