Zopiclone and lower respiratory tract infection Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Zopiclone Side Effects Report #5839484-0
Zopiclone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 23, 2008. Male patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with cancer pain and was treated with Zopiclone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, disease progression, hallucination, insomnia, lower respiratory tract infection. Zopiclone dosage: 7.5 MG; DAILY;. During the same period patient was treated with DIAZEPAM, OXYCONTIN, OXYCODONE, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, CAFFEINE CITRATE, CEFACLOR, DEXAMETHASONE, DOCUSATE. Patient died on 06/20/2006.

Zopiclone Side Effects Report #4675235-3
Zopiclone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 22, 2004. Male patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was treated with Zopiclone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aspiration, dysphagia, lower respiratory tract infection, neutrophil count increased, pneumonia , white blood cell count increased. Zopiclone dosage: 2.7MG NOCTE. During the same period patient was treated with PROCYCLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE, CLOZARIL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Zopiclone Side Effects Report #4708507-4
Zopiclone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 22, 2004. Male patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was treated with Zopiclone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aspiration, dysphagia, lower respiratory tract infection, neutrophil count increased, pneumonia , white blood cell count increased. Zopiclone dosage: 2.7MG NOCTE. During the same period patient was treated with PROCYCLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE, CLOZARIL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.