Alternatives to zaleplon
2 same-class SPL records vs zaleplon - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Sonata
About zaleplon
Zaleplon (Sonata) is a medicine that helps you fall asleep faster. It is used for short-term treatment of insomnia.
Used for: Zaleplon is used to treat insomnia, which means you have trouble falling asleep. It can help you fall asleep faster for up to 30 days. However, it does not increase the total time you sleep or decrease the number of times you wake up during the night.
2 Non-Benzodiazepine Hypnotic (Z-Drug) peers (wide set)
eszopiclone
RxLunesta
Eszopiclone is used to treat insomnia, which means you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. It can help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. Studies have shown it works for up to 6 months.
zolpidem
RxAmbien
Zolpidem is used to treat insomnia when you have trouble falling asleep. It can help you fall asleep faster. Studies have shown it can decrease the time it takes to fall asleep for up to 35 days.
zaleplon vs eszopiclone & zolpidem · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Nausea" shows the widest count spread between zaleplon and eszopiclone, zolpidem in this extract (8,273-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | zaleplon | eszopiclone | zolpidem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 111 | 1,382 | 8,384 |
| Completed Suicide | 88 | 523 | 4,172 |
| Insomnia | 80 | 3,888 | 6,249 |
| Headache | 79 | 1,168 | 6,222 |
| Fall | 77 | 653 | 5,524 |
| Anxiety | 76 | 853 | 5,428 |
| Pain | 72 | 808 | 6,377 |
| Fatigue | 69 | 1,185 | 8,143 |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
zaleplon peer mix vs class inventory
Peer mix
0 OTC and 2 Rx SPL records in this peer set (2 total). Class inventory for Non-Benzodiazepine Hypnotic (Z-Drug): 3 drugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What same-class SPL records sit beside zaleplon? ▼
Reading a wide Non-Benzodiazepine Hypnotic (Z-Drug) peer set (2 records)
zaleplon (Sonata) sits in a wide Non-Benzodiazepine Hypnotic (Z-Drug) peer set (2 of 2 class peers shown). Labeled indication field for zaleplon: Zaleplon is used to treat insomnia, which means you have trouble falling asleep.
Top FAERS reaction fields for zaleplon total 767 reports across 10 reactions, set beside eszopiclone, zolpidem. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
Registry note: Therapeutic-class peer lists are registry indexes, not prescribing advice. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for zaleplon: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Sonata SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.