Insomnia Medication Choices
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Sonata® belongs to the class
of drugs called hypnotics, and is used for
the short term treatment of sleep problems
(insomnia). Since Sonata is no longer available
for you to buy online, we have included the
top three alternatives below.
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There are a variety of sleep medications that you
can buy online. Some of your options are listed
below. Sonata is no longer available but there are
still some good prescription and non-prescription
choices.
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Insomnia
Medication
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Prices
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Sleep
Remedies
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$119 to $229 Depending on
how many pills you buy.
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$99 TO $209 Depending on
Quantity as well as dose.
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$39 to $136 Buy 1 get 1
FREE, buy 2 get 2 FREE buy 4 get 5 FREE!
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2 FREE Bottles when you
Order a 4 Month Supply!
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where you can buy your insomnia medication. Please
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you should check to make sure that it is legal for
you to buy Ambien, Lunesta, Herbal Ambien or any
other medications online from where you currently
live.
Sonata Product Information
Common Brand Name(s)
Sonata
Uses
This medication is used for the short-term treatment
of sleep problems (insomnia).
How to Use
Take this product by mouth, immediately before bedtime
or after you have gone to bed and have difficulty
sleeping, as directed by your doctor. Do not take
this medication with, or immediately after, a high-fat
or heavy meal. This medication helps you fall asleep.
To minimize side effects while you are awake (e.g.,
dizziness or memory trouble), take this medication
when you are in bed and are able to get at least
four hours of sleep before you need to be active
again. Do not use this medication for longer than
ten days without your doctor's approval. If your
sleep problems continue, consult with your doctor.
Use this medication exactly as prescribed. Do not
increase your dose, take it more frequently or use
it for a longer period of time than prescribed because
this drug can be habit-forming. Also, if used for
a longer period of time, do not stop using this
medication without your doctor's approval.
Side Effects
Headache, drowsiness, nausea or stomach upset may
occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen,
notify your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately
if you have any of these serious side effects: dizziness,
weakness, loss of coordination, muscle joint pain.
Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of
these unlikely but serious side effects: mental/mood
changes, persistent trouble sleeping, memory problems,
loss of appetite, tingling of the hands or feet,
rash, itching, tremors, eye/ear problems. Tell your
doctor immediately if you have any of these very
unlikely but serious side effects: fast/slow/irregular
pulse, chest pain, trouble breathing, blood in the
stool, unusual thirst, change in amount of urine.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact
your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
Tell your doctor your medical history, including:
allergies, liver disease, lung/breathing problems,
mental/mood problems (e.g., depression), alcohol
use or drug dependence. Avoid alcohol, as it may
aggravate certain side effects of this drug (e.g.,
dizziness, drowsiness). Use caution when performing
tasks requiring alertness (e.g., driving). You may
have trouble sleeping the first few nights after
you stop using this medication. This problem usually
goes away after one or two nights. If sleep problems
persist, consult with your doctor. Use with caution
in the elderly, as they may be more sensitive to
the effects of this medication. This medication
should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
This medication passes into breast milk. Because
of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding
while using this medication is not recommended.
Consult your doctor before breast- feeding.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription
medication you may use, especially of: rifamycin
antibiotics (e.g., rifampin, rifabutin), antidepressants
(e.g., imipramine, amitriptyline), ulcer medication
(e.g., cimetidine). Also report any drugs causing
drowsiness such as: other medicines for sleep, sedatives,
tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs, narcotic pain
relievers (e.g., codeine), psychiatric medications
(e.g., thioridazine), anti-seizure medications (e.g.,
phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine), muscle
relaxants, antihistamines that cause drowsiness
(e.g., diphenhydramine). Check all medicine labels
carefully, especially cough-and-cold preparations,
since many contain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine).
Consult your pharmacist regarding safe use of these
products. Do not start or stop any medicine without
doctor or pharmacist approval.
Overdose
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.
Notes
Do not share this medication with others.
Missed Dose
Not applicable.
Storage
Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees
F (20 to 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
