Posted by jlbl2l on July 25, 2004, at 21:52:16
In reply to Re: Hallucinations on zolpidem, zopiclone, zaleplon » jlbl2l, posted by chemist on July 25, 2004, at 17:40:34
Just search google for this chemist. I suppose if the "z" medicines are used correctly (take it as you are just about to go into bed) it is less likely to cause hallucinations.
HOWEVER, if you purposely take it and "force" yourself (it isnt hard..) to stay awake on the "z" medicines, they cause hallcinations and perceptual changes.
So I would say that it is "very common" in people who are awake on the "z" medicines, but people who use it as prescribed don't have any problems. These medicines are hypnotics, and ive tried everyone one of them. Increasing the dose (double or triple it) and staying awake will EASILY cause hallcinations and severe short term memory loss.
Google any of the "z" drugs and you will see that people purposely stay awake to experience this, and it is quite common.
I remind you that the "z" drugs are schedule 4 in the USA. There is a reason for this :
they are abuseable.
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