Making The Night Shift: Stopping Tossing And Turning (NAPSA)—Insomnia has been getting a good deal of attention lately because of how prevalent it which means there is a good chance that Sonata will allow you time. Because of this, researchers are developing new solutions to aid that can be taken at bedtime or later, so if you’ve tried falling asleep on your own and now it’s to fall asleep quickly and wake up is: Approximately 40 percent of adults experience it from time to withoutfeeling groggy. “Sonata is a prescription sleep help people get a full night’s sleep. But insomnia can mean manydifferent things to different people. For some, it’s difficulty falling asleep, for others it’s difficulty staying asleep or waking up early and unrefreshed. In fact, it is get- ting to sleep initially which is the most common form of insomnia. “Most people, from time to time, have difficulty getting to sleep or falling back asleep if they’ve been awoken, so they know howfrustrating it is,” said Jerry Pinto, M.D., an expert in insomnia and director of internal medicine at the Wuesthoff Hospi- tal in Rockledge, Florida. “You don’t have to explain it to people. We’ve all been there: laying awake, staring at the clock and wondering how we’re going to function the next day if we can’t get to sleep.” Many things—stress, jet lag and environmental factors—can makeit difficult for people to fall asleep. Most doctors agree that certain lifestyle changes can help many people have better success falling asleep. The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) recommends a regular, relaxing bedtime routine. 12:30 in the morning and you're still awake, you can still take a Sonata, fall asleep quickly and The most common form ofinsomniais an inability to fall asleep. It also recommends avoiding caf- feine, nicotine and alcohol before bed and exercising regularly but not right before bed. However,if problems persist, it’s a good idea to talk to your doctor. In some cases, people who havedifficulty falling asleep from time to time may benefit from a flexible pre- scription sleep aid. One such option is Sonata (zaleplon capsules). According to Dr. Pinto, Sonata is a good choice for people who have trouble falling asleep and wanttheflexibility of a sleep aid that can be taken when needed, even when administered then wake up refreshed after four or more hours of sleep,” said Dr. Pinto. “In that regard, it’s different than other sleep aids, where you might have to guess at 10 p.m. whether you might not be able to sleep that night—and some nights wind up taking a medication you didn’t need.” According to Pinto, lack of sleep is becoming a widely recognized health problem in the United States as the demands of work and family continue to grow. Sleep, he says, is taking a hit. The NSF suggests that getting a good night’s sleep is as important to overall health and perfor- mance as exercise and nutrition, and recommendsspeaking to your doctor when you are not getting four hours before waking. Sonata belongs to a group of drugs known as “hypnotics.” Hyp- enough sleep. When thinking more quickly than any other pre- mation about a free trial offer for about their overall sleep health, notics are designed to help you sleep. Some hypnotics stay in the body longer than others. The medication in Sonata leaves the body Dr. Pinto recommendsthat people “sleep on it.” For more information on getting a good night’s sleep and infor- scription treatment for insomnia, Sonata, visit www.sleep4you.com. Editors’ Note: Dr. Jerry Pinto is a paid consultant to King Pharmaceuticals. SONATA is indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia. Although SONATA improved sleep time from baseline in clinical trials, it has not been shown to increase the total time slept or decrease awakenings vs. placebo. Hypnotics should generally be limited to 7 to 10 days of use, and reevaluation ofpatients is recommended if hypnotics are taken for more than 2 to 3 weeks. SONATA prescriptions should not exceed a 1month supply. Until patients know how they will react to sleep agents, they should not engage in activities requiring mental alertness or motor coordination(e.g., driving or operating machinery) after taking SONATA or any sleep agent. In clinical trials, the most commonside effects were headache, dizziness, and somnolence. As with any sedative / hypnotic, abrupt treatment discontinuation can produce signs and symptoms of withdrawal and rebound insomnia. Do not take SONATA unless you are able to get 4 or more hours of sleep before you become active again. SONATAis a registered trademark of Jones Pharma Incorporated”, a wholly owned subsidiary ofKing Pharmaceuticals”, Inc.
