zopiclone withdrawal symptoms

Long-term zopiclone users who have become physically dependent should not discontinue their medication abruptly as severe withdrawal symptoms may occur such as delirium.

I have been prescribed zopiclone 7.5mg for 4 weeks by my doctor. It was supposed to be 1 at night but i find 1/2 a tablet helps me get 6-7 good hrs which i am happy with. my question is will i get withdrawal from taking 1/2 tablet nightly for 4 weeks if i stop or will i need to taper? Also is it realistic to expect my liver to repair itself given time....i have no symptoms of liver damage....i'm asking just in case?

How effective is Zopiclone as a sleeping aid?Is it effective?.

It is usually only prescribed short-term and for more severe cases of insomnia. Withdrwal from this med should not be done too quickly. Some of the withdrawal symptoms are the same as quitting alcohol or benzos. Even though it is classified as a hypnotic it is still difficult to stop.

thanks for ur comment im terrified!! i get withdrawal symptoms in between nightly doses god know wat the actual withdrawal symptoms r gonna b like im not sure how long i can feel this anxsious the only releif i get us the few hrs before bed when zop kicks in!!

It feels awful to be on, it feels awful the thought of tramadol addiction resulting in opiate withdrawal symptoms that can result easily in hospitalization and even death, although I think I'll not be at risk with only 28 tablets prescribed originally of such serious seizures and fits.. but its still scary, and horrible, and not a nice drug anyway.

I was taking 100mgs oxycodone a day for chronic back and knee pain, 900mgs gabapentin also for chronic pain, also 3(7.5mg) zopiclone at night to sleep and 1.5(7.5mg) during the day to sleep. I have stopped the oxycodone cold turkey with bad withdrawals, now at 13 days. My question is can I safely stop the zopiclone cold turkey or do I need to slowly taper off it?

Are you on an antidepressant by chance? Sometimes, this class of med (an antypical antipsychotic) CAN be used in conjunction with an antidepressant to help with the effectiveness of the AD and help with symptoms of anxiety and depression. Maybe that's her thinking? It won't help directly with any physical w/d symptoms, but if you're on an AD, it may help the emotional symptoms you're dealing with. I think you're smart to be concerned.

i am a reasonably healthy 46yo female & spent 18 years on methadone before being involuntarily withdrawn from 75mg methadone over an 8 week period. Last 20mg I came off at 1mg per day. I am now taking (not prescribed) 5-20mg methadone per day as I couldn't cope with some withdrawal symptoms. Suboxone is not available to me in New Zealand & my GP prescribed zopiclone 7.5mg for sleep.

Hi Ricart. I spoke to my BF about this and we concur that I still have relatively the same amount of opiates in my system, the difference being I am taking one long acting as opposed to 3 or 4 short actors. No wonder I am not uncomfortable. I really haven't withdrawn from anything. He's running low on his meds, though, and I can't impose on him anymore. What I do have is a script for Fioricet with codeine.

I have never heard of this med so I googled it and from what I read you are NOT supposed to stop this drug abruptly.To avoid seizures and psychosis you need to taper off.The w/ds from stopping this drug c/t were compared to benzos and similar to alcohol.Which are 2 w/ds that can be very dangerous.I think it is in your sons best interest to consult his doctor ASAP about this and enlist his help in coming off of this drug safely.All the best...

so im nearly day 9 now and dont feel too bad at all apart from the odd sneeze.i used pregabalin for the pain and zopiclone too sleep at night.i live in uk and doctors here were i live are strict so we managed to buy a few here and there from street dealers.i know i was only on a low dose of subutex but i would preech to anyone to try this out if u can when about to start a subbie detox.thanks azza..

Hi, Thanks for writing in. Your symptoms are not related to the drug zopiclone.

I have taken zopiclone 7.5mg, remeron 15mg since late 2004. One year ago, I began sensing heaviness and vibration in my internal organ. Earlier this year, I had body check, but the dr said my renal, liver functioned well, except that my cholestral level is a bit high. When I stand up and walk, the heaviness, vibration feeling vanish. But when I lie down, the heavy feel reappear. Is there a solution? Is the heavy feel related to psyche drugs?

Hi I have detoxed off this drug you will not sleep for days and your ears will ring but with time it gets better just know it is possible the z meds do not have a withdrawal other then the lack of sleep ............................................Gnarly........................................

I've been taking zopiclone to help me sleep which I think it works but only getting about 3-4 hours sleep from them...

With the stresses of school, have increases my use of zopiclone. Was on 3.75mg, then 7.5mg and up and down when possible to cut back or needed because of stress. Finished my RX Dec 26 and have been without it for about 7 days now. No tapering. Symptoms have included rebound insomnia, intense anxiety that runs through my body and stresses me out when night time approaches. Nausea. No appetite. Depressed. Anxious.

I started that 2 days ago, and the anxiety is worse, and unbearable, sweats, tummy full of fear, like someone giving me a fright constantly, and the adrenalin flows too much, shakes, nausea. I am prescribed zopiclone to help me sleep. Before weaning of Tramadol, only having 1 now and then, not every night as prescribed. Now I foolishly began using it to help me cope with the withdrawals, not knowing that zopiclone is highly addictive too, and extremely hard to get off. Oh God, Help!

I'm just about to start trazedone - I feel so sleepy during the day (currently on zopiclone, cipralex) Cipralex doesn't seem to address my anxiety as well as Paxil. Any feedback helpful.

I have depression and post traumatic Stress disorder and am currently on Mirtrazipine, Venoflaxine, Quitiepine and Zopiclone I have been treated for this since my mid twenties, last year I had three small focal seizures which no pathology found. I am now about to start on Sodium Valproate increasing dosage initially to 250mg in morning and 500mg at night this is being prescribed primarily as a mood stabiliser but is thought to help stop the seizures.

Like I put in an earlier post I have been off zopiclone for 9 days now think I have managed the worse part but not sure , I still feel out of sorts, slightly nervous and muscle and neck ache, but heres the real question for all who would help My husband is taking me to punta cana sunday morning and the drugist says he thinks the worst is over too but thinks I should bring the existing prescription with me, I do take prestiq which im not in a big hurry to get off of but unsure as to what to do, a

Hi I have been taking zopiclone for 6 years to relieve sleep problems at first and then started to take them in the day to calm me..I am now up to about 10 7.% mg a day off the internet...I want this to stop now, I am also alcoholic but no longer drink, Im scared if I stop the zopiclone too quickly I will have seizures as I did with alcohol withdrawl....

Zopiclone withdrawal symptoms

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