Some basic info.
Limovan / Zopiclone takes around 1 hour to work.
Limovan / Zopiclone is usually prescribed for just 2 to 4 weeks. This is because your body gets used to it quickly and after this time it's unlikely to have the same effect. Your body can also become dependent on it.
Common side effects are a metallic taste in your mouth, a dry mouth, and daytime sleepiness.
Do not drink alcohol while you're on limovan / zopiclone. Having them together can make you go into a deep sleep where you find it difficult to wake up.
Can i take Limovan / Zopiclone?
Limovan / Zopiclone can be taken by adults over the age of 18.
It's not suitable for some people.
To make sure Limovan / Zopiclone is safe for you, tell your doctor if you:
- have had an allergic reaction to Limovan /zopiclone or any other medicines in the past.
- have liver or kidney problems.
- have myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes muscle weakness.
- have breathing problems or sleep apnoea (where you stop breathing for short bouts while sleeping).
- have had mental health problems.
- have had issues with alcoholism or drug abuse.
- are trying to get pregnant, already pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Side effects
Not everyone will get side effects with Limovan / Zopiclone.
These common side effects happen in more than 1 in 100 people.
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Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if these side effects bother you or do not go away:
- A bitter or metallic taste in your mouth or a dry mouth.
- Feeling sleepy or tired.
Serious side effects
Serious side effects are rare, but you should call your doctor as soon as possible if you:
- lose your memory – this is called amnesia.
- see or hear things that are not real – these are called hallucinations.
- fall over, especially if you're elderly.
- think things that are not true – these are called delusions.
- feel low or sad – this could be a sign of depression.