Zonesta

Yes, Zonesta 10mg Capsule has abuse potential. However, it is more commonly seen in patients with a history of drug abuse, alcohol consumption, and drug addiction. Therefore, doctors should carefully take history of drug abuse from the patient. Moreover, patients with a history of drug abuse or addiction should be closely monitored during Zonesta 10mg Capsule therapy.

The symptoms of Zonesta 10mg Capsule overdose include drowsiness, confusion, problems with coordination, floppy muscles, slow or difficult breathing, and even coma (loss of consciousness for a period of time).

Zonesta 10mg Capsule can make you drowsy during the daytime and also decrease your mental alertness. Therefore, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery until and unless you know how Zonesta 10mg Capsule affects you. Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Zonesta 10mg Capsule. Alcohol can make the side effects of Zonesta 10mg Capsule even worse.

You should not take Zonesta 10mg Capsule if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients. You should also avoid Zonesta 10mg Capsule if you have a history of depression, mental illness, or suicidal thoughts. A person having a history of drug or alcohol abuse or addiction, having kidney or liver disease, having a lung disease or breathing problems should avoid Zonesta 10mg Capsule. Also, its consumption is not recommended if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

No, do not take Zonesta 10mg Capsule with or shortly after a heavy, high-fat meal. Zonesta 10mg Capsule may not work well if it is taken with high-fat foods.

Zonesta 10mg Capsule is used for short-term (2-4 weeks) treatment of insomnia (difficulty falling asleep). It should be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor. The dose and duration of treatment should not be exceeded else it may lead to dependence (addiction towards medicine).

Yes, dry mouth is a common side effect of Zonesta 10mg Capsule, whereas weight gain is less common with Zonesta 10mg Capsule. If you experience weight gain, it could be due to increased appetite.

Zonesta 10mg Capsule starts working as soon as you take it and may make you very sleepy. You may remain sleepy for some time after you take the medication. Plan to go to bed right after you take Zonesta 10mg Capsule and to stay in bed for 7 to 8 hours. Do not take Zonesta 10mg Capsule if you will be unable to go to bed right away.

Do not stop taking Zonesta 10mg Capsule without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Zonesta 10mg Capsule, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as unpleasant feelings, stomach and muscle cramps, vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and rarely, seizures.

You can improve your sleep by avoiding caffeine and nicotine, especially late in the day. Avoid exercise during the four hours before bedtime; daily exercise is beneficial to sleep, but can interfere if done close to bedtime. Avoid large meals in the evening. Avoid taking naps. Go to sleep and wake up at the same time each day. Keep the bedroom as dark as possible and maintain a comfortable temperature. Set aside a time to relax before bed and use relaxation techniques.

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder. People with insomnia experience trouble in falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. As a result, they may get too little sleep or have poor-quality sleep, and they may not feel refreshed after waking up.

Insomnia can be of two types- primary or secondary. In primary insomnia, the cause is not known. It can be triggered by life-style changes including long-lasting stress and emotional upset. Whereas, secondary insomnia can be caused due to various reasons such as certain medical conditions (depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease), medicines, sleep disorders, and substances (caffeine and other stimulants, tobacco and other nicotine products, and alcohol).