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Long Term use of Zopiclone

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TeacherRhigs
TeacherRhigs

Hi everyone;

I’m 36 years old and have been taking Zopiclone on and off for almost ten years. During very high times of stres, I find myself taking 7.5mg. However when work and personal life are not stressful I can get away with 2.5-5mg. 

My question is this, I’ve tried for years to get off this medication and every time I do my insomnia and sleep paralysis come right back. I’ve tried different sleeping agents but they gave me and adverse reaction and I was up all night hallucinating, (seriously scared me). 

I don’t want to be on this medication for decades but without it I don’t sleep. I know I am 100% dependent on this.  

What are the long term concerns I should be thinking about while taking this? Also, if anyone has some suggestions on a sleeping pill that’s less addicting please let me know. 

Thanks for reading this. 😊

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  • KevB5
    KevB5 TeacherRhigs

    Posted

    I'm currently tapering Klonopin which was for sleep also. Tapering 3-5% every 2-4+ week's. I've added magnesium glycinate, which has been helpful. Benzobuddies or Benzodiazepine recovery group on Facebook.

    Meditation, clean eating, no alcohol, sugar, caffeine. Alot of exercise.

    You may read up on the Ashton's manual with zopiclone being similar to a benzo.

    I wish you well. I can relate to insomnia. It's tough.

    • TeacherRhigs
      TeacherRhigs KevB5

      Posted

      Hey thanks for the feedback. Will definitely look into this group
  • jennifer43132
    jennifer43132 TeacherRhigs

    Posted

    I can sympathize with you as I have been really addicted to zopiclone too. I was on 15mg every night and now it is just 7.5mg and 3.25mg once in a while. It is slowly being reduced. I just find doing a lot of exercise and drinking quite a bit of warm creamy milk and taking herball pills works most of the time. Go Healthy Go Stress Remedy from the pharmacy can be good but you may have to check with your doctor to see if that is okay for you. It has no adverse effects as far as I know and is not addictive. I know what it is like hallucinating as I have had that a lot too and distraction and music I find works to help with that. It can be very frightening but such a relief after they have gone. Be kind to yourself and do some self-nurturing things - that is what my therapists say and I find it works. Hang in there - you will get through this. smile
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