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julie1111
julie1111

hi does anyone know if they are stopping zopiclone all together gps dont like giving them out and tapering people off this drug..great to know anyone elses experiences..thanks in advance julie x

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  • david72184
    david72184 julie1111

    Posted

    Julie I could not just stop zopiclone, I would need a substitute. Hundreds of people are on sleeping tables, my late ma in law was until she was 92 and a fall finished her her off. I am so, so full of sympathy because I have done a lot of juggling to ensure my supply but think my arms are getting tired. I probably will have to see my doctor but I have already talked to her on this call back scheme they are running and she did ask if I wanted to try something else but I did not follow up on it but there your are, she was willing to discuss it.
    • julie1111
      julie1111 david72184

      Posted

      hi david, i have heard diazapan can help with this to many people are struggling to come off zopiclone gps arnt wanting to give it out anymore i have been on them for 10 years! its good that they spoke to you about something else! some people are just getting it stopped with out help
    • keith09733
      keith09733 julie1111

      Posted

      Hi Julie,

      My doctor certainly has no problem prescribing zops. I saw him this morning (am off on hols for 2 weeks, back for a week, then travelling again the next week). Initially he said he;d prescribe 112!!!  I said I would see him in 2 weeks and so I only needed 56 and he signed it straight off. Maybe I'm lucky in that he's a caring sort of person although he was first to admit he had never heard of zop addiction before.

      Nobody should have it stopped without help - either a long term withdrawal program or a crossover program to diazepam. If any doctor told you they would just reduce your dose and had ignored your concerns, then I'd be the first to put a complaint into writing- it will go on file. Have you showed your GP the CITA docs on withdrawal and how they will work with local GP's? Has your doctor consulted a specialist on how to help you? Ask all of these.

       

    • julie1111
      julie1111 keith09733

      Posted

      hi keith the gp i see yesterday was ok better than the last one i seen thank god, he gave me diazepam and with drawal help x have a good time
    • keith09733
      keith09733 julie1111

      Posted

      Good luck Julie, hope it works out for you. Let us al know how you get on!
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