Limovan

Brand names: Limovan, Imovane, Amoban, Ximovan.

Generic name: Zopiclone

Why is Limovan prescribed ?

Limovan is a sleep-inducing agent. Limovan reduces the time to onset sleep and the frequency of night awakenings, increasing the quality of sleep and quality of awakening in the morning. Limovan is a drug with a sedative, anxiolytic, anti-convulsant and muscle-relaxant properties. Doctors prescribe Limovan to treat sleeping disorders and all types of insomnia, especially when it's difficult to fall asleep, either initially or after early awakening. Limovan the top selling brand in Europe ( Also sold under other brand names: Imovane ( Canada and Holland), Amoban (Japan) and Ximovan (Germany, Austria and Switzerland). Has now been approved by the FDA for use in the USA. The most expensive of the 3 top selling global brands.

Before using Limovan

Limovan may cause a special type of memory loss or amnesia. When this occurs, a person does not remember what has happened during the several hours between use of Limovan and the time when its effects wear off. This is usually not a problem since most people fall asleep after taking Limovan. In most instances, memory problems can be avoided by taking Limovan only when you are able to get a full night's sleep (7 to 8 hours) before you need to be active again. Be sure to talk to your doctor if you think you are having memory problems.

In deciding to use Limovan , the risks of taking Limovan must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make.

Proper use of Limovan

Take Limovan only as directed by your doctor . Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. If too much Limovan is taken, it may become habit-forming (causing mental or physical dependence).

Do not take Limovan when your schedule does not permit you to get a full night's sleep (7 to 8 hours) . If you must wake up before this, you may continue to feel drowsy and may experience memory problems, because the effects of Limovan have not had time to wear off.

Precautions while using Limovan

If you think you need to take Limovan for more than 7 to 10 days, be sure to discuss it with your doctor. Insomnia that lasts longer than this may be a sign of another medical problem.

Limovan will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants (medicines that cause drowsiness). Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines or medicine for hay fever, other allergies, or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping pills; prescription pain medicine or narcotics; barbiturates; medicine for seizures; muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics. Check with your doctor before taking any of the above while you are using Limovan .

Limovan may cause some people, especially older persons, to become drowsy, dizzy, lightheaded, clumsy or unsteady, or less alert than they are normally. Even though Limovan is taken at bedtime, it may cause some people to feel drowsy or less alert on arising. Make sure you know how you react to Limovan before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy, or are not alert or able to see well .

If you develop any unusual and strange thoughts or behavior while you are taking Limovan , be sure to discuss it with your doctor. Some changes that have occurred in people taking Limovan are like those seen in people who drink alcohol and then act in a manner that is not normal. Other changes may be more unusual and extreme, such as confusion, worsening of depression, hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there), suicidal thoughts, and unusual excitement, nervousness, or irritability.

If you will be taking Limovan for a long time, do not stop taking Limovan without first checking with your doctor. Your doctor may want you to gradually reduce the amount you are taking before stopping completely. Stopping Limovan suddenly may cause withdrawal side effects.

After taking Limovan, you may have difficulty sleeping (rebound insomnia) for the first few nights after you stop taking it.

If you think you or someone else may have taken an overdose of Limovan, get emergency help at once . Taking an overdose of Limovan or taking alcohol or other CNS depressants with Limovan may lead to breathing problems and unconsciousness. Some signs of an overdose are clumsiness or unsteadiness, mental or mood changes, severe drowsiness, or unusual tiredness or weakness.

Side effects when takling Limovan

Along with its needed effects, Limovan may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects of Limovan occur:

More common side effects when taking Limovan:

Confusion,more common in older adults; clumsiness or unsteadiness, more common in older adults; daytime anxiety and/or restlessness; difficulty with coordination, more common in older adults; mood or mental changes.

Less common side effects when taking Limovan:

Drowsiness (severe); shortness of breath; difficult or labored breathing; tightness in chest; wheezing; skin rash; aggressiveness; behavior changes.

Rare side effects when taking Limovan:

Memory problems,more common in older patients; behavior or mental changes.

Symptoms of Overdose with Limovan:

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Clumsiness; unsteadiness; mental or mood changes; drowsiness (severe); unusual tiredness or weakness; sluggishness; reduced physical activity; unusual sleepiness; loss of consciousness.

More common symptons of overdose with Limovan:

Dizziness; Dryness of mouth; heartburn; impaired vision; increased appetite; indigestion; loss of appetite--more common in older adults; stomach upset; difficulty speaking; constipation; decreased muscle tone; weight loss

Less common common symptons of overdose with Limovan:

Agitation, more common in older adults; chills; fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat, more common in older adults; feeling of heaviness of arms and legs; increase in the amount of saliva, more common in older adults; increased sweating, more common in older adults; tingling, burning or prickly sensation; trembling and shaking of fingers, hands, arms, feet, or legs, more common in older adults; vomiting, more common in older adults.

After you stop using Limovan, your body may need time to adjust. The length of time this takes depends on the amount of Limovan you were using and how long you used it.

During this time check with your doctor if you notice any of the following side effects:

Abdominal or stomach cramps or pain; nausea; vomiting; more difficulty in sleeping than before treatment; muscle cramps or discomfort; anxiety; nervousness; irritability; restlessness; increased sweating; tremors; seizures.

Limovan may cause you to have a coated tongue, bad breath, or a bitter taste. These effects are to be expected when you are taking Limovan.

Other side effects of Limovan not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.

NOTE: We no longer supply Limovan, instead we supply Dormidina tablets.