Sonata: When and How Do I Take It?
Some general considerations for when and how to take Sonata include:
- Sonata comes in capsule form and is taken immediately before bedtime.
- It is recommended that you take your Sonata dose with a glass of water, not right after a meal and not with food. Taking Sonata with food may make it less effective.
- Sonata works very quickly; make sure that you are ready for sleep before taking Sonata. Do not take Sonata before driving or performing any tasks that require concentration.
- For Sonata to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. Sonata will not work if you stop taking it.
The dose of Sonata that your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
- Your age
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you may be currently taking.
As with any medication, do not adjust your Sonata dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
(Click Sonata Dosing for more information about dosing for Sonata.)
As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with Sonata. However, not everyone who takes Sonata will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate the medicine well. When side effects do occur, in most cases they are minor, meaning they require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider.
The most common side effects with Sonata include:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Drowsiness.
(Click Sonata Side Effects to learn more about the specific side effects of Sonata, including serious side effects to look out for.)
You can also read about other possible side effects by clicking on the following eMedTV links:
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