Prescribed by U.S. doctors and dispensed by U.S. pharmacists.
BEFORE USING :
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Sonata. INFORM
YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that
you are taking. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OF CONDITION may be needed
if you are taking cimetidine, rifampin, or medicine for seizures. Inform your
doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
USE OF Sonata IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you have a history of liver conditions.
Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about
taking Sonata.
DIRECTIONS :
Follow the directions for using Sonata provided by your doctor. Sonata WORKS VERY QUICKLY. Take Sonata only when you will be able to
sleep 4 hours or longer. Avoid taking Sonata with or after a high-fat meal.
STORE Sonata at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25
degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light.
CAUTIONS :
DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or take Sonata for longer than prescribed.
Exceeding the recommended dose or taking Sonata for longer than prescribed
may be habit-forming. Sonata WILL ADD TO THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL and other
depressants. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions. DO NOT DRIVE,
OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know
how you react to Sonata. Continue to use caution the morning after taking
Sonata also. Using Sonata alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol
may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
TAKING Sonata while still up and about may cause memory loss, hallucinations,
dizziness, or lightheadedness. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR if you continue to have
trouble sleeping or notice changes in your behavior or thinking. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your
doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with
your doctor the benefits and risks of using Sonata during pregnancy. Sonata IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking Sonata.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS :
A SIDE EFFECT that may occur while taking Sonata is short-term memory
loss. If it continues or is bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR
DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience daytime drowsiness or change in moods
or behavior. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist.
DRUG INTERACTIONS :
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine
from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines
interact with each other.
IF YOU TAKE TOO MUCH :
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
You may experience trouble sleeping for 1 to 2 nights after you stop taking
Sonata. If it continues, contact your doctor. DO NOT SHARE Sonata
with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE Sonata for other
health conditions. KEEP Sonata out of the reach of children.
