Zaleplon (Systemic)

Brand Names : Sonata

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

Anxiety; blurred or double vision; not feeling like oneself

Rare

Nosebleed; seeing, hearing, smelling, or feeling things that are not there

Symptoms of overdose

Confusion; clumsiness or unsteadiness, severe; dizziness or fainting; drowsiness, severe; weak muscle tone; troubled breathing; unusual dullness or feeling sluggish

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common

Dizziness; headache; muscle pain; nausea

Less common

Abdominal pain; burning, prickling, or tingling sensation; constipation ; cough; difficulty concentrating; drowsiness; dryness of mouth; excess muscle tone; eye pain; fever; heartburn, indigestion, or acid stomach; itching; itching or burning eyes; joint stiffness and/or pain ; memory loss; menstrual pain; mental depression; nervousness; sensitive hearing; severe headache; shortness of breath; skin rash; tightness in chest; trembling or shaking; troubled breathing; unusual weakness or tiredness ; wheezing

After you stop using this medicine, your body may need time to adjust. The length of time this takes depends on the amount of medicine you were using and how long you used it. during this period of time, check with your doctor if you notice any of the following side effects:

Abdominal and muscle cramps; convulsions (seizures); increased sweating; sadness; trembling or shaking; vomiting