Zopiclone Side Effects
Zopiclone is a prescription medication used to help you sleep available in Canada, the United Kingdom and other European countries. Despite its effectiveness as a sleep aid, Zopiclone poses a risk for side effects in some patients.
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Types of Common Side Effects
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Common side effects of Zopiclone include changes in taste, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, loss of memory, irritability, confusion, aggression and depression.
Features
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Drinking alcohol while taking Zopiclone has the potential to cause serious impairment. Do not drink alcoholic beverages while you are taking Zopiclone.
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Time Frame
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Zopiclone is only safe for short-term use of four weeks or less due to the risk for physical dependence upon the drug. If you develop a dependence and stop taking Zopiclone, you may experience headaches, muscle pain, sweating, tremors and anxiety.
Risks
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In some patients, Zopiclone causes incidences of sleep-walking or sleep-driving. These events could cause serious accident or injury.
Considerations
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Zopiclone is not safe for use during pregnancy or in children under the age of 18. If you have a history of liver disease, muscle weakness or myasthenia gravis, sleep apnea or respiratory failure, your doctor is not likely to prescribe Zopiclone due to its potential side effects.
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