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How To Withdraw From Zopiclone?

I am trying to get myself off zopiclone which I was prescribed for a period of anxiety. Had taken it for 3 weeks at 7.5mg then took 3.75mg for one week then stopped. Was fine for one week then began with insomnia again after 5 nights of little sleep took a 7.5mg dose and did for 3 nights. Now on half a tablet for 1 night but wondering what I should do tonight is it too soon to just stop again.
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Hi welcome to the health care magic

You have been taking zopiclone which is non benzodizepine drug used for insomnia

But it is not only treatment for insomnia

If anxiety issue related to lack of sleep then anti anxiety medication like for short duration benzodizepine and fluoxetine like drug needs to be started

Go to the bed before 11 pm at night and avoid late night TV watching or phone call if having habit of it

Yoga and exercise will be beneficial

Avoid stress

As far as zopiclone concerned it can be stopped as having no dependency

Take care

Hope your concern solved

Consult psychiatrist for behavioural counselling and suitable medication for you
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How To Withdraw From Zopiclone?

Hi welcome to the health care magic You have been taking zopiclone which is non benzodizepine drug used for insomnia But it is not only treatment for insomnia If anxiety issue related to lack of sleep then anti anxiety medication like for short duration benzodizepine and fluoxetine like drug needs to be started Go to the bed before 11 pm at night and avoid late night TV watching or phone call if having habit of it Yoga and exercise will be beneficial Avoid stress As far as zopiclone concerned it can be stopped as having no dependency Take care Hope your concern solved Consult psychiatrist for behavioural counselling and suitable medication for you