Aceon

When and How Do I Take This Medicine?

Some general considerations for when and how to take the medication include:
 
  • Aceon comes in tablet form and is usually taken once or twice a day
  • You can take it with or without food
  • Aceon should be taken at the same time each day to maintain an even level of medicine in your blood
  • If you have difficulty taking the tablet, talk to your pharmacist or healthcare provider about a different form of Aceon
  • For the medicine to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. It will not work if you stop taking it.
     

Dosing Information

The dosage that your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Your age
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may be currently taking.
     
As with any medication, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Aceon Dosage for more information about dosing guidelines for Aceon.)
 

Side Effects of Aceon

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with Aceon. However, not everyone who takes it will experience side effects. If they do occur, side effects are often minor, meaning that they require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
The most common side effects with Aceon include:
 
(Click Aceon Side Effects to more, including serious side effects to look out for.)
 
You can also read about other possible side effects by clicking the following eMedTV links:
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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