Zopiclone (Systemic)
Brand Names : Imovane
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects, a medicine
may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may
occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor
as soon as possible
if any of the following side effects occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following
symptoms of overdose occur
Clumsiness; unsteadiness; mental or mood changes; drowsiness (severe); unusual tiredness or weakness; sluggishness; reduced physical activity; unusual sleepiness; loss of consciousness
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention.
These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the
medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects
continue or are bothersome.
Less common
Agitation - more common in older adults; chills; fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat - more
common in older adults; feeling of heaviness of arms
and legs; increase in the amount of saliva - more
common in older adults; increased sweating - more
common in older adults; tingling, burning or prickly
sensation; trembling and shaking of fingers, hands,
arms, feet, or legs - more common in older adults; vomiting - more common in older adults
After you stop using
this medicine, your body may need time to adjust. The length of time this
takes depends on the amount of medicine you were using and how long you used
it. During this time check with your doctor if you notice any of the following
side effects:
Abdominal or stomach cramps or pain; nausea; vomiting; more difficulty
in sleeping than before treatment; muscle cramps
or discomfort; anxiety; nervousness; irritability; restlessness; increased sweating; tremors; seizures
Zopiclone may cause you to have a coated tongue, bad
breath, or a bitter taste. These effects are to be expected when you are taking
this medicine.
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If
you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
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