See the MedWatch notification at the beginning of the monograph.
Before taking zaleplon,
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to zaleplon, aspirin, tartarzine (a yellow dye in some processed foods and drugs), or any other drugs.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially allergy medications; antihistamines; barbiturates; cimetidine (Tagamet); cold medicines; imipramine (Tofranil); medications for depression; medications for seizures such as phenytoin (Dilantin), carbamazepine (Eptitol, Tegretol, others), and phenobarbital (Solfoton); pain relievers; rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane); thioridazine (Mellaril); tranquilizers; and vitamins and herbal products.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney or liver disease, a history of alcohol or drug abuse or depression, asthma, breathing problems, or allergies.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking zaleplon, call your doctor.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking zaleplon.
you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how zaleplon will affect you.
remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.
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