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Sonata Side Effects Center
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Sonata (Zaleplon) side effects drug center
Sonata Side Effects Center
What Is Sonata?
Sonata (zaleplon) is a non-benzodiazepine sedative hypnotic drug used to treat insomnia. Sonata is available in generic form. Common side effects of Sonata include:
- dizziness,
- drowsiness,
- short-term memory loss,
- problems with memory or concentration,
- lack of coordination (especially during the first 2 hours after you take the medication),
- "hangover" feeling,
- numbness or tingling,
- anxiety,
- depression,
- nervous feeling,
- problems with vision,
- headache,
- nausea,
- stomach pain,
- loss of appetite,
- constipation,
- dry mouth,
- increased menstrual pain (cramps),