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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. 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. Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur.
Using this medicine with any of the following may cause an increased risk of certain side effects but may be unavoidable in some cases. If used together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use this medicine, or give you special instructions about the use of food, alcohol, or tobacco.
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:. Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. If too much is taken, it may become habit-forming causing mental or physical dependence.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions. Take zaleplon just before going to bed or when you have trouble falling asleep. This medicine works very quickly to put you to sleep. Do not take this medicine when your schedule does not permit you to get a full night's sleep about 7 to 8 hours. If you must wake up before this, you may continue to feel drowsy and may experience memory problems, because the effects of the medicine have not had time to wear off.
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine.
If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine.
Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. If you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Do not double doses.
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