Zopium 7.5mg Tablet is used for short-term treatment of insomnia. It reduces sleep onset time and frequent awakening at night. This medicine improves sleep maintenance and therefore ensures sound sleep. Zopium 7.5mg Tablet is never used for long-term treatment of insomnia, because of its high habit-forming potential. It should be taken on an empty stomach, preferably just before going to bed. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it is habit-forming. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. Some common side effects of this medicine include mild bitter or metallic taste in your mouth, dry mouth, and feeling drowsy or sleepy. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own after some time. Consult your doctor if these bother you or do not away. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce or prevent the side effects. Zopium 7.5mg Tablet can dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you and do not take alcohol with it as it may worsen the dizziness. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine. Before taking Zopium 7.5mg Tablet, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you are taking, so that your doctor can advise if taking this medicine is right for you. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are suffering from any liver or kidney problems. You should avoid smoking and alcohol while using this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not use this medicine. However, if the need arises, please consult your doctor before using it.

• Bitter taste
• Drowsiness
• Dryness in mouth

If you miss a dose of Zopium 7.5mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Q. Q. Is Zopium 7.5mg Tablet addictive??
  Ans: Yes, Zopium 7.5mg Tablet can be addictive. Although, this is more common in patients with pre-existing addiction or chemical abuse, or those having underlying psychiatric disorders.
• Q. Q. How long does it take for Zopium 7.5mg Tablet to work??
  Ans: Zopium 7.5mg Tablet starts working shortly after you take it. The maximum levels of Zopium 7.5mg Tablet are reached within an hour of taking it. Taking Zopium 7.5mg Tablet may make you feel sleepy and sleepiness may persist for some time. This is the reason that you should prefer taking Zopium 7.5mg Tablet immediately before you go to bed, or after you have gone to bed but could not fall asleep. Moreover, take Zopium 7.5mg Tablet only if you know that you will be able to stay in bed for at least 7 to 8 hours after taking the medication.
• Q. Q. Does Zopium 7.5mg Tablet have abuse potential??
  Ans: Yes, Zopium 7.5mg Tablet does have abuse potential. The risk of abuse increases with the dose and duration of treatment and concomitant use of other psychoactive drugs. The risk is also greater for patients who have a history of alcohol or drug abuse or history of psychiatric disorders.
• Q. Q. What are the symptoms of overdose of Zopium 7.5mg Tablet??
  Ans: An overdose of medicine can lead to the following symptoms of feeling drowsy, confused, sleeping deeply and possibly falling into a coma. It may also reduce muscle strength (hypotonia), feeling dizzy, light headed, or faintness. Other symptoms could be falling over or losing balance or difficulty in breathing. The underlying reason could be low blood pressure.
• Q. Q. How long should I take Zopium 7.5mg Tablet??
  Ans: Treatment should be as short as possible and should not exceed four weeks which includes the period of slowly decreasing the dose. For transient sleeplessness, the recommended duration is 2-5 days and for short lived sleeplessness duration should be 2-3 weeks.
• Q. Q. Can I drink alcohol with Zopium 7.5mg Tablet??
  Ans: Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Zopium 7.5mg Tablet. Alcohol can increase the effects of Zopium 7.5mg Tablet and make you sleep very deeply so that you do not breathe properly or have difficulty waking.
• Q. Q. Is Zopium 7.5mg Tablet safe to take??
  Ans: Yes, Zopium 7.5mg Tablet is safe to take if taken at the prescribed dose and for a short duration (less than 4 weeks). If the dose and duration is increased then risk of abuse and dependence on the medicine is more likely to occur.
• Q. Q. Does Zopium 7.5mg Tablet affect memory??
  Ans: Memory impairment is rare, but may occur, especially when sleep is interrupted or there is a delay in going to bed after taking the tablet. Therefore to reduce such possibility of memory impairment, patients should ensure that they are taking when they are able to have a full night's sleep (uninterrupted sleep of about 7 to 8 hours).
• Q. Q. Can I drive after taking Zopium 7.5mg Tablet??
  Ans: Zopium 7.5mg Tablet can cause slowing of your normal brain function (central nervous system depression) which may adversely affect the ability to drive or to use machines. It can be very unsafe if a patient drives within 12 hours of taking Zopium 7.5mg Tablet.

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