Zopiclone Grindeks
Zopiclone Grindeks is a sleeping medicine used for short-term sleep problems.
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, the recommended starting dose is one 5 mg or 7.5 mg tablet before going to bed. For some patients, like the elderly or those with kidney, liver, or breathing problems, the dose may be lower, 3.75 mg, which a doctor can increase up to 7.5 mg if needed.
Method
Take Zopiclone Grindeks right before you go to bed. Swallow the tablet with water and make sure you can sleep for 7-8 hours without interruption.
The maximum daily dose is 7.5 mg.
Possible Side Effects
- •drowsiness
- •bitter or metallic taste in the mouth
- •dry mouth
- •agitation, nightmares
- •nausea, general discomfort, stomach pain
- •decreased alertness, headache, dizziness
- •difficulty waking up in the morning, weakness (asthenia)
- •confusion, irritability, aggression, hallucinations, depression, temporary memory loss, changes in sexual desire
- •breathing difficulties
- •allergic skin reactions (rash, itching, hives)
- •falls (especially in elderly patients)
- •abnormal liver enzyme levels in blood tests
- •restlessness, delusions, anger, unusual behavior during sleep (like sleep-driving, eating, making calls, having sex), sleepwalking
- •physical and mental dependence, withdrawal symptoms or return of sleep problems after stopping treatment
- •weakened sense of reality (psychosis), seeing or hearing things that are not real
- •memory impairment, difficulty concentrating, speech problems
- •difficulty coordinating movements, numbness or tingling in parts of the body
- •double vision
- •digestive problems, vomiting
- •muscle weakness
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to zopiclone or any other ingredient in the medicine.
- Do not take this medicine if you have severe liver disease.
- Do not take this medicine if you have sleep apnea syndrome (breathing stops during sleep).
- Do not take this medicine if you have myasthenia gravis (severe muscle weakness).
- Do not take this medicine if you have severe breathing difficulties.
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- Do not take this medicine if you have experienced sleepwalking or other unusual behavior (like driving or eating in your sleep) while not fully awake after taking zopiclone.
- Avoid alcohol during treatment, as it can make the medicine's effects stronger.
- Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice during treatment, as they can make the medicine's effects stronger.
- Do not drive or operate machinery until you are sure the medicine does not affect your ability to do so safely.
- Zopiclone Grindeks is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
- Do not use Zopiclone Grindeks if you are breastfeeding.
- Zopiclone Grindeks is not recommended during pregnancy.
- Stop using the medicine and contact a doctor immediately if you experience swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, difficulty swallowing, hives, or severe breathing difficulties, or if you have a severe allergic reaction (itching, swelling of the mouth, breathing difficulties, wheezing).
Use in Elderly Patients
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Sedative. For short-term use only. Increases the risk of drug addiction, cognitive disorder and traffic accidents. Increases risk of falls. Paradoxically, may increase anxiety, restlessness and aggression. (updated 12.2.2024)