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Has anyone tried this and does it work I'm already confused

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kelly_10984
kelly_10984

Hello

I have been on 15 mg zopiclone for 18 years and have been to see a shrink he has said my doctor needs to cut me down every 4 weeks of zopiclone and then prescribed this new drug called pregabalin has anyone ever heard of this before and does it work

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  • BS8
    BS8 kelly_10984

    Posted

    Yes!

    This drug is not what I would personally recommend. It is a derivative of gabapentin which is used for seizures! Will send you a a link to a good reliable website that can advise you. Please do not switch to pregabalin. Look at the website, email your history through to them and wait for their advice.

    • kelly_10984
      kelly_10984 BS8

      Posted

      What is the name of the website and I don't understand why the shrink has just fobbed me of with them and he don't want to see me anymore not even how I'm getting on
    • BS8
      BS8 kelly_10984

      Posted

      Hi Kelly and everyone else with Zopiclone, diazepam, pregabalin/lyrica  and any other tranquilliser ! 

      These are are the experts in my opinion. I for one would not recommend anyone if they had not proved themselves to be right . They have 

      please go to this website for information and support. http://bataid.org/

  • linda83143l
    linda83143l kelly_10984

    Posted

    Pregabapentin is a very good drug for pain and does tend to relax you.

    What country are you in? X

  • linda83143l
    linda83143l kelly_10984

    Posted

    You are on a very high dose of zopiclone.

    The max is 7.5mg

    Why are you on 15mg?

  • Neapwind_48557
    Neapwind_48557 kelly_10984

    Posted

    Pregabalin is only prescribed on a private prescription for anxiety and also causes you to put on weight.

    ask the doctor about The Ashton method  which is cutting down using diazepam.also mirtazapine helps which is an anti depressant. Take before bedtime and it helps with sleeping.

    i went cold turkey which is not advisable  but it worked for me although the first 4 weeks were hell. Bad dreams and not much sleep but now I am Zopiclone free. Hooray. Good Luck. X

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