Warnings and Effects of Zopiclone Tablets
One of the functions of the human brain is to make sure we have all the chemicals required to function optimally every day. Drugs like Zopiclone enhance or subdue the effects of these chemicals, as and when required, to maintain an ideal balance. Here are the effects of taking the sleeping aid.
The GABA Spike
Zopiclone tablets boost the effectiveness of a particular chemical in the brain called gamma amino-butyric acid. What happens is that the compound in the medicine links the receptor sites in the brain where GABA is. GABA works to block transmission in nerves, which leads to one feeling calm. In this ‘calmness effect’ the GABA effectiveness is boosted, effectively allowing you to sleep better.
The Side-Effects
There are plenty of side-effects attached to Zopiclone. Indeed, there are some that can be pretty serious, and if you notice them, it is important that you seek medical assistance on an immediate basis. These include rashes anywhere on your body, problems with breathing and swallowing, swelling of your tongue, throat, face, and lips, amnesia, feeling sad for no reason, and delusions/hallucinations.
The minor side-effects resolve themselves after a few days, and include drowsiness during the day, and a metallic taste in your mouth. These side-effects only affect one in ten people.
Taking Zopiclone with Other Drugs
Zopiclone can potentially amplify the effects, side-effects notwithstanding, of other meds that you take along with the sleeping tablet. These include antipsychotic drugs, meds to treat depression, anesthetics used in surgery, anxiety meds, etc.
Missed a Prescribed Dose?
When you miss a dose, do not make the mistake of taking a double dose the next time around. Simply, start again the next night. If you don’t take the pills for several nights and have never taken the meds for more than a month, then you are safe from the withdrawal symptoms of the drugs.
If you were under heavy dosage and were to follow a strict cycle of drug intake, some of your sleep problems may return. In this case, the best way is to consult your doctor instead of going by what you think is right.
Take Zopiclone Tablets after Consulting Your Doctor
Not everyone goes through the exact same treatment for their sleeping condition. You may be having trouble with your sleep patterns in a different way than the next person. So before you simply take as much as you see others consume, hold back and see a specialist.
It is possible that your doctor recommends that you skip the tablets altogether. They may suggest that you go for alternative treatments like the effective ‘sleep hygiene approach’. In rare cases, you might not need Zopiclone tablets at all and taking it just means that you are putting yourself at an unnecessary risk of addiction to the meds.