Compare Sonata vs. Oleptro
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Helps you sleep.
Sonata (Zaleplon) helps you fall asleep, but it's not as good for staying asleep. It also interacts with a lot of diseases and other drugs.
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2.9/ 5 average rating with 175 reviewsforSonata
Improves mood and helps you sleep.
Oleptro (Trazodone) works well as a sleep aid, but has more side effects when used at higher doses for treating depression.
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3.6/ 5 average rating with 59 reviewsforOleptro
Upsides
- Effective at helping people fall asleep faster.
- Doesn't last as long in the body as some other sleep medicines, so it's okay to take it in the middle of the night as long as you enough time to sleep. (But be sure to discuss it with your doctor first.)
- Commonly used in lower doses to help treat sleep problems (insomnia).
- Safer sleep medication than others (benzodiazepines or Unisom) for people age 65 and older.
- Fewer sexual side effects than many other antidepressants.
- Has been used for sleep and depression for a long time. There's a lot of information available about how it works and how safe it is.
- Comes as a generic medication and is cheaper than many other sleep aides.
- Six out of ten people who use an antidepressant for the first time find that it works for them.
Downsides
- Not typically used for long-term treatment since it can be habit-forming.
- Doesn't last as long in the body as other sleep medicines, so it's not as good at helping you stay asleep.
- Interacts badly with many other medications.
- Not a good option if you're pregnant or breast-feeding.
- People have sleep-walked, sleep-driven, and sleep-eaten while on Sonata (Zaleplon).
- Might not be safe if you have problems with your liver, kidneys, lungs, or if you have a history of depression.
- It's easy to become reliant on sleep medicines. In the long run, it's better to learn good sleeping habits and behaviors so you can sleep better naturally.
- Not as effective as other medications for depression.
- More sedating than other antidepressants.
- Causes more side effects when used at higher doses for depression. Includes sleepiness, dizziness, upset stomach, and irregular heartbeat.
- Like most antidepressants, can cause higher risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior for people age 24 and younger.
- The first antidepressant you try doesn't always work or it can cause side effects you really don't like. You might need to try a few different medications until you find one that works for you.
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Dosage forms
- Pill
- Pill
- Extended release
Price
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Reviews
175 reviews so far
42%
saidit'sworth it
23%
saiditworked well
27%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Sonata (Zaleplon)?
Leave a review59 reviews so far
73%
saidit'sworth it
49%
saiditworked well
24%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Oleptro (Trazodone)?
Leave a reviewSide effects
18possible side effects
- Headache42%
- Dizziness9%
- Nausea8%
- Asthenia7%
- Abdominal Pain6%
- Somnolence6%
- Amnesia4%
- Dysmenorrhea4%
- Paresthesia3%
- Eye pain3%
- Malaise2%
- Anorexia2%
- Depersonalization2%
- Hypesthesia2%
- Tremor2%
- Abnormal Vision2%
- Hyperacusis2%
- Parosmia2%
29possible side effects
- Somnolence/Sedation46%
- Drowsiness41%
- Dry Mouth34%
- Headache33%
- Dizziness/Lightheadedness28%
- Dry mouth25%
- Dizziness25%
- Nausea21%
- Blurred Vision15%
- Fatigue15%
- Nausea/Vomiting13%
- Diarrhea9%
- Constipation8%
- Skin Condition/Edema7%
- Weight Loss6%
- Nasal/Sinus Congestion6%
- Abdominal/Gastric Disorder6%
- Syncope5%
- Musculoskeletal Aches/Pains5%
- Tremors5%
- Nightmares/Vivid Dreams5%
- Weight Gain5%
- Back pain5%
- Vision blurred5%
- Sexual dysfunction5%
- Hypotension4%
- Incoordination2%
- Ejaculation disorders2%
- Decreased libido2%
Risks and risk factors
- Dependence and withdrawal
- Continuous use for 2 weeks or more
- Driving impairment
- Alcohol
- Taking other medicines that make you less alert
- Less than 7 hours of sleep
- Abnormal thoughts
- Undiagnosed psychiatric conditions
- Sleep driving
- Taking with alcohol or drugs
- Serious allergic reactions
- Risk to fetus
- Women of childbearing age
- Breast-feeding
- Suicidal thoughts or behavior
- Age 24 years or younger
- Seizures
- History of seizures
- Alcoholism
- Eating disorder
- Higher dose
- Drug interactions
- Painful erection
- Low blood pressure
- Age 65 years or older
- Driving impairment
- Alcohol
- Taking other medicines that make you less alert