Along with its needing effects, a drug 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 family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
More common
confusion more common in older adults; clumsiness or unsteadiness more common in older adults; daytime anxiety andrestlessness; 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 diseaseds; 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
More common side effects may occur that usually don't needed medical attention. These side effects may go away during treat as your body adjusts to the drug. However, check with your family 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 drug, your body may need time to adjust. The length of time this takes depends on the amount of drug you were using and how long you using it. During this time check with your family doctor if you notice any of the following side effects:
Abdominal or stomach cramps or pain; nausea; vomiting; more difficulty in sleeping than before treat; 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 drug.
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you have any other problems, check with your family doctor.