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paul426
paul426

hi ive been on zopiclone for a very long time and need them to help sleep but my gp has takeing them of me sad so no i am having very sleepless nights as very stressed if any1 can help me

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  • julie1111
    julie1111 paul426

    Posted

    paul be carefull with putting your number on here do be carefull i was on zopiclone 11 years im off them now using the ashton plan, maybe ask your gp about the ashton plan it works x
    • sarah89147
      sarah89147 julie1111

      Posted

      Hi could you tell me a bit about the Ashton plan was on zopiclone for 8 years x
    • julie1111
      julie1111 sarah89147

      Posted

      hi sarah of course i will. its using diazapam for 2 weeks you have 4x2mg then 3x2mg and so on . i have finished the ashton plan now it really works im off zopiclone and diazapam now . what dose of zopiclone are you on? 
  • mark96052
    mark96052 paul426

    Posted

    I would call 111 if you are that desperate and speak to a GP out of hours. They may give you an emergency dose untill you can discuss the situation with your doctor. Good luck. Ashton plan comes recommended
    • Kels909
      Kels909 mark96052

      Posted

      Very good idea Mark,

      I know how he must be feeling i've been in that situation myself and it's a very scary and lonely place to be.

      Do as Mark suggested Paul call your local emergency number and explain to them your situation i am positive they will help you let us know how you get on

      Kels

  • ruth93165
    ruth93165 paul426

    Posted

    Hi paul, 

    Has anyone offered you an alternative medication to help you sleep? Seroquel, Elavil, Trazodone Doxepine and Lyrica(pregabalin) are all options. You can also probably find the supplement melatonin at a vitamin store. If insomnia is a big issue for maybe ask your Gp for a referral to a sleep clinic. 

    • sarah89147
      sarah89147 ruth93165

      Posted

      Hi I was on zopiclone for 8 years have tried trazodone but had to up the dose to a level where I felt like a zombie have you tried Lyrica is it simarlar to trazodone x
  • david72184
    david72184 paul426

    Posted

    You have my sypmathy. I attend the main hospital and local health centre and have come up against a brick wall with zopiclone. You need to come off them gradually and doctors are not very good with this. I cannot suggest such a move but there are reliable suppliers out there. Just check content of web site and contact if necessary. I have not been done yet. I am now taking matters into my own hands getting control and reducing but at my pace. Am not allowed to put names in these message so you wil have to look very carefully.

    Avoid iNDIA and there are some uk'ish sites that are good.

  • dean725
    dean725 paul426

    Posted

    I've been on mirtazapine 45mg since about june time and its working for me.i'm also on pregabalin 150mg twice a day,so i take one in the morning and one in the evening with my mirtazapine.I was on zopiclone for 13 years and never ever thought i'd be able to manage without them.See your gp for mirtazapine,low doses didnt tough me but 45 mg does the trick.
  • Emis_Moderator
    Emis_Moderator paul426

    Posted

    I have removed the phone number from the initial post. If users see details posted like this in the forums can you please use the "Report" link to draw them to our attention.

    As I have posted elsewhere I will also be removing any discussions where users are asking for websites to buy medicines.

    See https://patient.info/forums/discuss/zopiclone-reclassification-296925

    Regards,

    Alan

    • david72184
      david72184 Emis_Moderator

      Posted

      thank you for your forthrightness. It can be difficult when people do not understand what other people are going through. I have chronic leukaemia and my wife suffers from fits. I do not have time for nonsense from doctors and need to get myself over this hurdle. You must understand that zopiclone was a wonder drug in 2008 but something has happened. It probably will all get sorted eventually. I am allowed one 7.5 per day by my doctor
  • pokerking
    pokerking paul426

    Posted

    Hi paul did your doctor lower the dose gradually or just stop your zopiclone?  if your doctor just stopped go back to your doctor and ask to put back on them and to gradually  lower the dose as some doctors havent a clue, and ask them what julie mention the ashton plan as ive heard diazapam is good to get off zops and if they refuse to help you change your doctor or find a reliable source. good luck 
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