Health Canada on Wednesday warned consumers not to use the sleep supplement Optimum Health Care Sleep Easy because it may be addictive after being taken for as little as a few months.
The product contains the drug clonazepam. It is not listed on the label and should only be taken under the supervision of a health-care professional.
"Consumers who may still have this product in their homes are advised to consult with a health-care professional before they stop taking the pills, because of the risk of serious withdrawal symptoms," Health Canada said in its advisory.
The sleep aid has not been authorized for sale in Canada but was sold at Vancouver's Optimum Health Care.
People with the neuromuscular disorder myasthenia gravis, sleep apnea, or allergies to drugs known as benzodiazepines such as Valium should not use sleep aids containing clonazepam. Pregnant women should not rely on sleep aids containing clonazepam unless absolutely necessary while the elderly and those with a history of substance abuse should use them with caution.
Side effects linked to products containing clonazepam include dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, depression, memory loss and hallucinations. No associated adverse reactions have been reported in Canada.
Consumers should return the product to the retailer. For more information, consumers can call Health Canada at 1-866-225-0709Source: CBC.ca
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