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Can Zaleplon Be Taken On A Regular Basis For Insomnia?

Do you believe that zaleplon, the sleep aid, is a safe medication to take on a regular basis. I ve been taking nortryptiline for years now and am so tired of waking up tired. I had to use the zaleplon recently instead of nortryptiline because I worked very late and there wasn t enough time to take it. It is one of the medications my doctor has prescribed before so I had some on hand. This time when I used it, I liked the fact that I didn t feel the affects of it the next day and it didn t seem to cause any unpleasant side affects.
Wed, 7 Sep 2016
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Zaleplon is indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia. It has abuse potential if used for long term and you become habituated to it. You are right, its potential for causing adverse effects are low as compared to other drugs. It common side effects are headache, light headedness, asthenia, dizziness, nausea, somnolence, rash, myalgia, back pain, fever, constipation, dry mouth, dyspepsia, anxiety, depression, difficulty concentrating, amnesia, confusion, and hallucinations. These side effects are more common in elderly.
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1.     Zaleplon 5 mg at bed time per oral for 30 days
2.     Do not use zaleplon for more than 30 days
3.     Avoid driving & swimming because it may impair ability to drive or operate machinery
4.     Stop smoking, alcohol and coffee as it might impair your sleep
5.     Try to have time for exercise. Start workout at least half an hour in a day for 5 days in a week. It will induce sleep
6.     Stop work till late night
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Can Zaleplon Be Taken On A Regular Basis For Insomnia?

Zaleplon is indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia. It has abuse potential if used for long term and you become habituated to it. You are right, its potential for causing adverse effects are low as compared to other drugs. It common side effects are headache, light headedness, asthenia, dizziness, nausea, somnolence, rash, myalgia, back pain, fever, constipation, dry mouth, dyspepsia, anxiety, depression, difficulty concentrating, amnesia, confusion, and hallucinations. These side effects are more common in elderly. Advice 1. Zaleplon 5 mg at bed time per oral for 30 days 2. Do not use zaleplon for more than 30 days 3. Avoid driving & swimming because it may impair ability to drive or operate machinery 4. Stop smoking, alcohol and coffee as it might impair your sleep 5. Try to have time for exercise. Start workout at least half an hour in a day for 5 days in a week. It will induce sleep 6. Stop work till late night Thanks