Tapentadol side effects: common, serious and long-term
Tapentadol side effects explained from the UK patient leaflet and MHRA advice: how common each one is, warning signs such as slow breathing, fits and serotonin syndrome, long-term effects, overdose signs and when to call 999.
Zopiclone dose: 3.75 mg, 5 mg and 7.5 mg explained
The zopiclone dose explained from UK product information: the 3.75 mg, 5 mg and 7.5 mg strengths, who starts lower, why it is one dose a night, the 7.5 mg maximum, and the warning signs of taking too much.
Modafinil side effects: common, serious and when to get help
Modafinil side effects explained from the UK product information: how common each one is, headaches, anxiety and mood changes, sleep and driving, serious rashes, heart checks, and when to stop and get help.
Side effects of zopiclone, including next-day effects
The side effects of zopiclone explained from the UK product information: how common each one is, next-day drowsiness and the drug-driving law, sleep-walking, low mood, and whether it causes weight gain or constipation.
Controlled drugs in the UK explained: classes, schedules and prescription rules
A plain-English guide to controlled drugs in the UK: what Class A, B and C and Schedules 1 to 5 mean, where tapentadol, tramadol and zopiclone fit, the 28-day prescription rule, driving and travelling abroad with your medicine.
How to check an online pharmacy is legitimate in the UK
Learn how to check an online pharmacy is legitimate in the UK: how to use the GPhC register, what a registered pharmacy must show on its website, the red flags of illegal sellers and how to report a suspicious website.
Tapentadol (Palexia): what it is and how it works
Tapentadol (Palexia) is a strong opioid painkiller and a Class A controlled drug in the UK. This guide explains how it works, its licensed uses, side effects, interactions, dependence risks, driving rules and travel rules.
Modafinil: what it is, how it works and who it’s for
Modafinil is a prescription-only medicine licensed in the UK for excessive daytime sleepiness in adults with narcolepsy. This guide explains how it works, how it is taken, its side effects, pregnancy warnings and its legal status.
Zopiclone: what it is, how it works and how it’s used
Zopiclone is a prescription-only Z-drug sleeping tablet licensed in the UK for short-term insomnia in adults. This guide explains how it works, how it is taken, its side effects, NICE advice and its Class C legal status.