Zopiclone : Before Using

Zopiclone - Systemic

Brand Names

Imovane Zopiclone *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

Sleep medication may cause a special type of memory loss or ``amnesia''. When this occurs, a person does not remember what has happened during the few hours between use of the drug and the time when its effects wear off. This is usually not a problem since most people fall asleep after taking the drug. In most instances, memory problems can be avoided by taking zopiclone only when you are able to get a full night's sleep - 7 to 8 hours before you need to be active again. Be sure to talk to your family doctor if you think you are having memory problems.

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For zopiclone, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to zopiclone. Also tell your family doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Zopiclone has not been studied in pregnant women. In studies of pregnant pets that received doses of zopiclone many times the human dose , fewer offspring survived. Before taking this drug, make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

Zopiclone passes into breast milk and may cause unwanted effects in nursing babies. It may be necessary for you to take another drug or to stop breast-feeding during treat. Be sure you have discussed the chance and benefits of the drug with your family doctor.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of zopiclone in child with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

Confusion, lack of coordination and falling are more likely to occur in the elderly, who are usually more sensitive than younger adults to the effects of zopiclone.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking zopiclone, it is especially important that your family doctor and pharmacist know if you are taking any of the following:

Other central nervous system - CNS depressants - medication that cause drowsiness
Tricyclic antidepressants - medication for depression The CNS depressant effects of either these medication or zopiclone may be increased, possibly leading to unwanted effects

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of zopiclone. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Alcohol abuse - or history of
Drug abuse - or history of Dependence on zopiclone may develop

Emphysema, asthma, bronchitis, or other chronic lung disease
Mental depression
Myasthenia gravis
Sleep apnea - temporary stopping of breathing during sleep Zopiclone may make these conditions worse

Kidney disease
Liver disease - severe Higher blood levels of zopiclone may result, increasing the risk of side effects