The psychomotor profile of zaleplon appears to be better than that of comparator agents. In addition, the potential for withdrawal syndrome with zaleplon appears to be low according to limited data. In conclusion, zaleplon 5, 10 and 20 mg administered at bedtime, or later if patients have difficulty sleeping, is an effective and well tolerated hypnotic agent. There was no evidence of next-day residual effects with the 5 and 10 mg dosages, and the incidence of withdrawal effects with zaleplon 5, 10 and 20 mg did not differ significantly to that observed with placebo.
In addition, tolerance to the effects of zaleplon is unlikely to develop when administered for the recommended treatment period. The comparative efficacy and tolerability of zaleplon with other short acting nonbenzodiazepine hypnotics is difficult to establish. Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep from freezing. It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure this medicine is working properly and to check for unwanted effects.
If you think you need to take zaleplon for more than 7 to 10 days, be sure to discuss it with your doctor. Insomnia that lasts longer than this may be a sign of another medical problem. Zaleplon may cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis and angioedema, which can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Call your doctor right away if you have a rash, itching, hives, trouble breathing or swallowing, or any swelling of your hands, face, mouth, or throat while you are using this medicine.
This medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and other central nervous system CNS depressants medicines that make you drowsy or less alert. Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines or medicine for hay fever, other allergies or colds, sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicines, prescription pain medicine or narcotics, medicine for seizures or barbiturates, muscle relaxants, or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics. Check with your doctor before taking any of the above while you are using this medicine.
This medicine may cause some people, especially older persons, to become drowsy, dizzy, lightheaded, clumsy or unsteady, or less alert than they are normally, which may lead to falls. Even though zaleplon is taken at bedtime, it may cause some people to feel drowsy or less alert on arising. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
If you develop any unusual and strange thoughts or behavior while using zaleplon, be sure to discuss it with your doctor. Some changes that have occurred in people using this medicine are like those seen in people who drink alcohol and then act in a manner that is not normal. Other changes may be more unusual and extreme, such as confusion, hallucinations seeing, hearing, smelling, or feeling things that are not there , and unusual excitement, nervousness, or irritability. This medicine may cause you to do things while you are still asleep that you may not remember the next morning.
It is possible you could drive a car, sleepwalk, have sex, make phone calls, or prepare and eat food while you are asleep or not fully awake. Tell your doctor right away if you learn that any of these has happened. Do not change your dose or stop using it without first checking with your doctor. Your doctor may want you to gradually reduce the amount you are using before stopping completely. Stopping this medicine suddenly may cause withdrawal side effects. After taking zaleplon for insomnia, you may have difficulty sleeping rebound insomnia for the first few nights after you stop taking it.
If you think you or someone else may have taken an overdose of this medicine, get emergency help at once. Taking an overdose of zaleplon or taking alcohol or other CNS depressants with zaleplon may lead to breathing problems and unconsciousness.
Some signs of an overdose include: clumsiness or unsteadiness, confusion, severe drowsiness, low blood pressure, unusual dullness or feeling sluggish, and troubled breathing. Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor.
This includes prescription or nonprescription over-the-counter [OTC] medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements. 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. Some 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. To protect young children from poisoning, always lock safety caps and immediately place the medication in a safe location — one that is up and away and out of their sight and reach.
Unneeded medications should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children, and other people cannot consume them. However, you should not flush this medication down the toilet. Instead, the best way to dispose of your medication is through a medicine take-back program.
In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline at If the victim has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be awakened, immediately call emergency services at Do not let anyone else take your medication.
Zaleplon is a controlled substance. Prescriptions may be refilled only a limited number of times; ask your pharmacist if you have any questions. It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription over-the-counter medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements.
You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies. Zaleplon pronounced as zal' e plon. Why is this medication prescribed?
How should this medicine be used? Other uses for this medicine What special precautions should I follow? What special dietary instructions should I follow? What should I do if I forget a dose? What side effects can this medication cause? What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication? Brand names. Other uses for this medicine. What special precautions should I follow? Before taking zaleplon, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to zaleplon, aspirin, any other medications, tartrazine a yellow dye in some processed foods and drugs , or any of the ingredients in zaleplon capsules.
Ask your pharmacist for a list of the ingredients. Be sure to mention any of the following: antihistamines such as diphenhydramine Benadryl or promethazine; barbiturates; cimetidine Tagamet ; cough and cold medicines; erythromycin; ibuprofen; imipramine Tofranil ; ketoconazole Nizoral ; medications for allergies such as diphenhydramine Benadryl , depression, or mental illness; certain medications for seizures such as phenytoin Dilantin , carbamazepine Epitol, Tegretol, others , and phenobarbital; pain relievers; promethazine Promethegan ; rifampin Rifadin, Rimactane ; sedatives, other sleeping pills, thioridazine, and tranquilizers.
Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. Also tell your doctor if you have ever thought about killing yourself or tried to do so and if you have or have ever had depression, mental illness, seizures, lung disease or breathing problems, or kidney or liver disease. If you become pregnant while taking zaleplon, call your doctor.
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