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no zop = no sleep

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dale01959
dale01959

Been on zopiclone for 7 or 8 years now due to insomnia from working shift work and nights. Although I only work 2 overnight shifts a week now (I'm 65 semi retired) I still need 3.75 mg of zopiclone. Would really like to go off them permanently but feel I would have to give up working night shifts altogether. As I tend to be a night owl and stay up late when I am off, day shift is not an option. Last night I tried 3mg of melatonine and after 3 or 4 hours of not being able to sleep I caved and took my usual 3.75 mg of zop and got a few hours of sleep. I know 3.75 mg is not a lot but it seems to be enough to get 5 or 6 hours of sleep when I take it. Just wish there was a way I didn't have to depend on it every night. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

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  • shay18959
    shay18959 dale01959

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    if u really want to stop taking it reduce by 1/8th of a tablet every 2 weeks. ive been off zops for 10 weeks and im getting very little sleep but have to put up with it until my body heals. look up the ashton manual for help

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