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Zopiclone addiction

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Cushendun2
Cushendun2

anyone direct me to the study for taper of zopiclone

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  • laura45062
    laura45062 Cushendun2

    Posted

    I have not found a study on withdrawal of zopiclone. I have been on it for 4 years. Started out at 5 mg and then over time up to 15 mg. i started decreasing slowly the last 2 months and now down to 5 mg. I have found a supplement that has helped immensely! Also exercise, meditation, positive affirmations and prayer all help! Good luck! 
    • kelly_10984
      kelly_10984 laura45062

      Posted

      Hello Laura

      Would you be able to give me the name of the supplement that is helping you I have been on 15mg zopiclone for over 4 years and have cut down to one and half and now going to try and cut down to just the one thank you your advice would be appreciated

    • glenda95256
      glenda95256 kelly_10984

      Posted

      Hi Laura,

      i would advice cutting down slower. I cut a tiny end off of the pill and take that for about 3 weeks before I make the cut bigger. Much easier on your body. Good luck.

    • laura45062
      laura45062 glenda95256

      Posted

      Actually I am feeling better! My supplement has helped me wean off zopiclone!  It reduces oxidative stress! Reduces anxiety, which means I don't need anything to help with sleep! About to reduce to 2.5 . I feel fantastic!!!exercising daily helps so much!!

    • laura45062
      laura45062 glenda95256

      Posted

      It is not available over the counter. However, I am a distributor. If you want you can purchase through me.
    • laura45062
      laura45062 glenda95256

      Posted

      Sure! It is all naural, plant based, scientifically proven to reduce oxidative stress. There are over 200 diseases linked to oxidative stress. Anxiety and insomnia are greatly reduced. 
  • sheila65847
    sheila65847 Cushendun2

    Posted

    Google the Ashton programme, you will find the answer there. Lots of doctors have used Professer Ashton's advice to help reduce benzos and hypnotics.

    I have been loaned a Tens machine to help managing chronic pain - whilst it's not controlling the pain, it relaxes me so much in the evening that I haven't been taking zop drops. It's amazing, I'm sleeping like a baby. I have a 17 year addiction and have tried many times to stop but by 3rd night of not sleeping, when my thoughts are crazy and my temper short I have always gone back to them. I really hope the Tens machine continues to make me drowsy. I sincerely hope this may help others. Good luck.

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