Zopiclone (Systemic)

Brand Names : Imovane

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along 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:

More common

confusion - more common in older adults; clumsiness or unsteadiness - more common in older adults; daytime anxiety and/or restlessness; difficulty with coordination - more common in older adults; mood or mental changes

Less common

Drowsiness (severe); shortness of breath; difficult or labored breathing; tightness in chest; wheezing; skin rash; aggressiveness; behavior changes

Rare

Memory problems - more common in older patients; behavior or mental changes

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.

More common

Dizziness; Dryness of mouth; heartburn; impaired vision; increased appetite; indigestion; loss of appetite - more common in older adults; stomach upset; difficulty speaking; constipation; decreased muscle tone; weight loss

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.