Zimovane

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Headache

Dizziness or loss of balance

Dry mouth

Confusion

Allergy to active ingredients (hypersensitivity)

Nightmares

Disturbances of the gut such as diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain

Drowsiness and lightheadedness the next day

Bitter or metallic taste

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How can this medicine affect other medicines?

The following medicines may increase the sedative effect of zopiclone: alcohol sedating anti-histamines, such as chlorpheniramine Zopiclone blood levels may be decreased when taken with rifampicin. The effectiveness of zopiclone is decreased by caffeine.

Other medicines containing the same active ingredients

Zopiclone

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