Ambien vs. Sonata

Ambien(zolpidem) andSonata(zaleplon) aresedative/hypnotics used to treatinsomnia.

Commonside effectsof Ambien include:

• Daytime drowsiness,
• Dizziness,
• Weakness,
• 头晕,
• "Drugged" feeling,
• Tiredness,
• Loss of coordination,
• Stuffy nose,
• Nasalirritation,
• Dry mouth,
• Sore throat,
• Nausea,
• Constipation,
• Diarrhea,
• Stomachupset,
• Headache,
• Musclepain,
• Confusion,
• Insomnia,
• Euphoria,
• Ataxia(balanceproblems), and
• Visual changes.

Tell yourdoctorif you have unlikely but serious side effects of Ambien including:

• memoryloss,
• mental/mood/behavior changes (such as new or worseningdepression,abnormalthoughts, thoughts ofsuicide, hallucinations, confusion, agitation,aggressivebehavior, oranxiety).

Common side effects of Sonata include:

• dizziness,
• drowsiness,
• short-term memoryloss,
• problems with memory or concentration,
• lack of coordination (especially during the first 2 hours after you take themedication),
• "宿醉" feeling,
• numbness or tingling,
• anxiety,
• depression,
• nervous feeling,
• problems with vision,
• headache,
• nausea,
• stomach pain,
• loss of appetite,
• constipation,
• drymouth,
• increasedmenstrualpain (cramps),
• back pain,
• jointor muscle pain, or
• mildskinrash.

Taking Sonata properly just before falling asleep will reduce your risk of these effects. Some people using Sonata have engagedinactivity such as driving, eating, or making phone calls and later having no memory of the activity. If this happens to you, stop taking Sonata and talk with your doctor about another treatment for yoursleepdisorder. Tell your doctor if you have unlikely but serious side effects of Sonata including:

• mental/mood changes (e.g., agitation, confusion, seeing or hearing things that are not there, rare thoughts of suicide), or
• unusual behavior.

Ambien (zolpidem) is a sedative/hypnotic used for treating insomnia.

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

Ambien may interact with other medicines that make you sleepy or slow yourbreathing(such as cold medicines, pain medications, muscle relaxants, and medicines for depression, anxiety, or seizures) orantidepressants.

Ambien may also interact withalcohol, chlorpromazine, itraconazole,ketoconazole, orrifampin.

Insomnia symptoms may also return after you stop taking Ambien. These symptoms may seem to be worse than before you started taking Ambien.

The dose of Sonata should be individualized. The recommended dose for most adults is 10mg. For some patients, 5 mg may be a sufficient dose.

Sonata should be used only when prescribed duringpregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This medication passes intobreast milkand may have undesirable effects on anursinginfant. Consult your doctor beforebreastfeeding. Sonata may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. You may havewithdrawal symptomsif you stop taking Sonata. Do not stop taking Sonata suddenly without first talking to your doctor.

The recommended adult dose of Ambien is 10 mg as conventional tablets or spray or 12.5 mg as extended-release tablets.

The dose of Sonata should be individualized. The recommended dose for most adults is 10 mg. For some patients, 5 mg may be a sufficient dose.