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What Causes Weakness And Fatigue Post Increased Intake Of Zopiclone?

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Posted on Wed, 6 Apr 2016
Question: I took 3 7.3 mg of ziplocone and 2 100 mg of trazodone , is that an overdose ? I feel weak and tired and i can't concentrate to week my eyes feel like there shutting , I saved them up I don't know if you over dose on them ?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Matt Wachsman (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes, but.

Detailed Answer:
It is more than the amount that is recommended to take. It is likely to have increased effects of tiredness. Therefore, it would be called an overdose. There are many concerns in an overdose but the first one is why someone overdosed. and if it is because they wished to kill themselves then it is a very serious situation that needs admission and evaluation with a psychiatrist.

Then, there is the concer if the overdose will stop breathing or the heart beating. No, this dosage is not going to do that.

Then there is the question of other problems. It seems unlikely to have effects on kidney, liver, or blood formation. Then there is the risk of heart rhythm changes from drugs, Zopiclone doesn't have them.

This is quite a serious condition and you need to get help at an ER.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Matt Wachsman (7 minutes later)
But do I need to see a nurse or doctor ? My chest feels weird and I feel kinda nuesea and I feel week and cold I don't think that's an overdose or is it ?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Matt Wachsman (3 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Emergency room

Detailed Answer:
well it is an overdose
you will feel bad from it and certainly sleepy

but the reasons for taking any overdose are really really serious and those need immediate and emergency treatment
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Matt Wachsman (16 minutes later)
So it would be an er visit for just taking 3 7.5mg ziplocone & 2 100 mg ? That's just a waste of time

I mean I'll tell the nurses because I'm already in the hospital
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Matt Wachsman (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
yeah, you need to tell someone

Detailed Answer:
The reasoning behind it is important.
So, like today, patient slammed a door and rage-quit. Door is ok, maybe better, shakes some rust off of it. But there's the 1) reason behind the immediate action and 2) the personality structure that allowed it.

Yeah, those are really important to address.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Weakness And Fatigue Post Increased Intake Of Zopiclone?

Brief Answer: yes, but. Detailed Answer: It is more than the amount that is recommended to take. It is likely to have increased effects of tiredness. Therefore, it would be called an overdose. There are many concerns in an overdose but the first one is why someone overdosed. and if it is because they wished to kill themselves then it is a very serious situation that needs admission and evaluation with a psychiatrist. Then, there is the concer if the overdose will stop breathing or the heart beating. No, this dosage is not going to do that. Then there is the question of other problems. It seems unlikely to have effects on kidney, liver, or blood formation. Then there is the risk of heart rhythm changes from drugs, Zopiclone doesn't have them. This is quite a serious condition and you need to get help at an ER.