Side Effect from Zoplicone?

I took my first low dose 3.75 Zopiclone last night - and woke up uncontrollably weeping for hours. It also seems to have affected my balance. Has anyone else experience this? Thank you.

[Mrscats]

Yep zopiclone gave me the most horrendous nightmares...not even kidding I was a nervous wreck taking them and lasted a week before I cracked. The balance may be the tablets not quite wearing off in the morning which is common with sleeping aids.

I was changed to a different tablet which the name of escapes me....talk to your GP as there are many other options if you need them.

Xxx

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Thanks I had them for a couple of weeks before I took it last night - and had a horrible dream and was more dizzy and unco-ordinate - I have been tearful all day and feeling very low due to taking it. My GP reluctantly gave me 14 and I suspect is all I would get anyway. I need sleep. I feel so sensitized to any form of medication, I;m going to get an antihistamine Benedryl tomorrow and see if this works. x

[deelightful]

I would never touch this med again, it does not suit everyone, I felt out of my head, on another planet when I used them. I think we get so desperate to sleep we will try anything. I would ring your Dr's and tell them how you feel. They may give you something else.

I hope you feel better, your friend.

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The side effects from taking Zopiclone can be quite significant, please click on link below for more info -

nhs.uk/medicine-guides/page...

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Thank you all for sharing - I am suprised that this was under recomendation to the GP from the Chronic Fatigue Clinic Nurse. I was desperate for sleep but it did not even knock me out!