All-alone
05-12-2006, 10:13 AM
HI All
I was prescribed Zopiclone for sleeping by a locum doctor, who gave me no info apart from they were safe to take. Been taking them now for 3 weeks and my own GP has just told me they are a benzo and highly addictable?
I have googled them and can't find any info on them being a benzo, has any one any info out there?
Thanks
I was prescribed Zopiclone for sleeping by a locum doctor, who gave me no info apart from they were safe to take. Been taking them now for 3 weeks and my own GP has just told me they are a benzo and highly addictable?
I have googled them and can't find any info on them being a benzo, has any one any info out there?
Thanks
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lulu123
05-13-2006, 09:49 PM
My doctor told me that the only reason people become addicted to this medication is because they get addicted to the good sleep...not the drug itsself. I have been using it off and on for over 3 years. No problem. I never take a full 7.5 mg., I always break it in half. That's sufficient.
I don't know why you need the medication so if your doctor gives you a specific dose don't break it in half. He is giving you that dose to help you through whatever you need it for.
I also googled this drug and could find no "benzo" info. You might call your pharmacist if you are still uncertain. He would know for sure!
I don't know why you need the medication so if your doctor gives you a specific dose don't break it in half. He is giving you that dose to help you through whatever you need it for.
I also googled this drug and could find no "benzo" info. You might call your pharmacist if you are still uncertain. He would know for sure!
All-alone
05-14-2006, 04:17 PM
Cheers for that info, I have been on it for 4 weeks, some nights take 7.5mg some nights only half of it, doc said up to 7.5 mg I could take.
Never thought of the pharmacists thanks for that
Never thought of the pharmacists thanks for that
Poo2
05-22-2006, 08:34 PM
Zopoclone is actually the generic name for Ambien. Hope that helps.
kiya
05-24-2006, 03:50 PM
Zopiclone seems to be ok for short-term use from what I can find online. It shouldn't be taken for any more than 4 weeks, as the body gets used to the medication very quickly. Did your doc suggest anything else you could be given?
It's not a benzodiazapine (I guess that's what the doc was alluding to), it's pharmacological profile is similar. Benzodiazapines include drugs like temazepam, which are addictive if taken regularly every day for more than 4 to 6 weeks.
It's not a benzodiazapine (I guess that's what the doc was alluding to), it's pharmacological profile is similar. Benzodiazapines include drugs like temazepam, which are addictive if taken regularly every day for more than 4 to 6 weeks.
All-alone
06-09-2006, 06:41 PM
well the doc said i can continue on Zopiclone, I have however ran out, and didn't get my script filled so I can have a night off and see what happens.
Im also on a Paxil withdrawel programme to change to Remeron so will see what happens
thanks for your replys
Im also on a Paxil withdrawel programme to change to Remeron so will see what happens
thanks for your replys
shapleybug
05-17-2007, 01:40 PM
Heloo there, i was prescribed zopiclone too, i had a problem with it, i would suffer with a horrid metal tasting in the mouth, however my doc said i could have them providing i was good, by taking them every other night.
susan07
07-11-2007, 02:10 PM
I've been taking Zopiclone for nearly 6 years!
I began on 7.5 as my insomnia was chronic (and combined with anxiety), soon dropped to 3.75, and for the past 5 or so years have had half of a 3.75 every night.
I haven't found that the drug has lost any of its effectiveness, but I do wonder if as the dose is now so low, it is only having a placebo effect. However, I am convinced I can feel it kicking in, that delicious wooziness that I compare to a pre-med injection you're given before a full general anaesthetic. When I was very anxious (my pre-Seroxat days), I felt the wooziness approaching, but fought against it and stayed awake. Now I can go with the feeling and sleep. As I'm about to try withdrawal from seroxat, I'm very nervous about what will happen to my sleep. Watch this space.
I began on 7.5 as my insomnia was chronic (and combined with anxiety), soon dropped to 3.75, and for the past 5 or so years have had half of a 3.75 every night.
I haven't found that the drug has lost any of its effectiveness, but I do wonder if as the dose is now so low, it is only having a placebo effect. However, I am convinced I can feel it kicking in, that delicious wooziness that I compare to a pre-med injection you're given before a full general anaesthetic. When I was very anxious (my pre-Seroxat days), I felt the wooziness approaching, but fought against it and stayed awake. Now I can go with the feeling and sleep. As I'm about to try withdrawal from seroxat, I'm very nervous about what will happen to my sleep. Watch this space.