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Zopiclone withdrawal

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Katie3738
Katie3738

Hi, 

I've recently been tapered to come off zopiclone onto diazepam. Yesterday I took one today so far I have took none and the sickness is unbearable. I also feel dizzy. How long will this last? I'm at breaking point and just want some advice on how far the light at the end of the tunnel is. I have had a sickness bug for the past two days but this is different. I know this is a result of withdrawal. Before I was on 10-20 a day and managed to cut down to 6 a day. Then I have swapped some at allocated times. I feel horrendous and need advice. I am luckily off sick ATM due to my sickness bug but I would like to know roughly how long to expect this for. I have 5mg of diazepam 3 times a day and 2 5mg at night. Please someone give me some advice. Thanks

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  • david72184
    david72184 Katie3738

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    I do not know your country I asked for an assistant to my zopiclone to reduce them and was given a day of diazepam then taken off them becaued it is addictive
  • michael60102
    michael60102 Katie3738

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    Hang in there. You will feel uncomfortable for awhile. I am on a slightly different tapering.You will sleep because your body needs it naturally. Get some kind of talk therapy. This method does work. I'm off sops completely and at 8 mg of Valium per day. Keep the faith, your on your way to success. Being off zops completely feels wonderful. 

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