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Re: Zopiclone addiction!!

Posted by ed_uk2010 on May 29, 2010, at 14:43:35

In reply to Re: Zopiclone addiction!!, posted by theconfusedone on May 29, 2010, at 13:39:26

>could you tell me what would be considered as a long acting benzo and would that be to replace zopiclone for sleep or just to get me over withdrawal period

Diazepam is used most frequently as an aid to withdrawal. It would only be to get you over the withdrawal, not to take in the long term. I wouldn't recommend taking it for more than about three weeks.

>My Doc seems to think that zopiclone are completely non-addictive.

Oh dear! Unfortunately, that is not the case. The risk of dependence seems to be relatively low if it's not used for more than 4 weeks. Long term use can lead to dependence.

The UK information sheet for zopiclone states...

'Withdrawal syndrome has been reported upon discontinuation of zopiclone. Withdrawal symptoms vary and may include insomnia, anxiety, tremor, sweating, agitation, confusion, headache, palpitations, tachycardia, delirium, nightmares, hallucinations, panic attacks, muscle aches/cramps, gastrointestinal disturbances and irritability.'

 

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