Sonata and Hypoglycemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypoglycemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Sonata (zaleplon), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 10+ years also take Benadryl, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypoglycemia when taking Sonata. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,092 people who have side effects when taking Sonata from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Sonata?

Sonata has active ingredients of zaleplon. It is often used in insomnia. eHealthMe is studying from 3,330 Sonata users. Check the latest studies of Sonata.

What is Hypoglycemia?

Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is found to be associated with 1,708 drugs and 2,377 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypoglycemia.

On Jul, 09, 2026

3,092 people reported to have side effects when taking Sonata.
Among them, 28 people (0.91%) have Hypoglycemia.

Among these 28 people:

How long have people been on Sonata when they have Hypoglycemia? *

What is the gender of people who have Hypoglycemia when taking Sonata? *

female: 82.14 %
male: 17.86 %

What is the age of people who have Hypoglycemia when taking Sonata? *

What are other drugs people take besides Sonata? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hypoglycemia? *

Vision Blurred: 16 people, 57.14%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 16 people, 57.14%
Stress And Anxiety: 16 people, 57.14%
Depression: 16 people, 57.14%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 15 people, 53.57%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 15 people, 53.57%
Facial Pain: 15 people, 53.57%
Pain: 15 people, 53.57%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 15 people, 53.57%
Dry Mouth: 15 people, 53.57%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 14 people, 50.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 17.86%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 4 people, 14.29%
Staphylococcal Infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria): 2 people, 7.14%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 2 people, 7.14%
Pain: 2 people, 7.14%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 7.14%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 7.14%
Depression: 2 people, 7.14%
Weight Loss: 1 person, 3.57%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Hipoglisemi RB, "Rasagiline-Induced Hypoglycemia", , 2016 Jan .
Hipoglisemi RB, "Rasagiline-Induced Hypoglycemia", , 2016 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on zaleplon (the active ingredients of Sonata) and Sonata (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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