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What is zopiclone?

Zopiclone is a medication used to treat a sleeping problem called insomnia. Zopiclone is a sleeping pill that belongs to a group of drugs called non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. It has a different structure to benzodiazepine sedative hypnotics, such as Halcion (triazolam), but has similar benefits and side effects.

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What is zopiclone used for?

Zopiclone is used for the short-term (7-14 days) treatment of insomnia in adults. It is used to treat adults who have sleep problems such as:

• Difficulty falling asleep
• Waking in the middle of the night
• Waking too early
• Severe or upsetting sleep problems that are caused by mood or mental health problems

Zopiclone is not recommended for long-term use (more than 4 weeks) for chronic insomnia because it may cause tolerance and dependence, leading to withdrawal and rebound insomnia if this medication is stopped suddenly. Long-term use is usually considered an “off-label” or unapproved use of the drug.

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Important information

Zopiclone may cause serious side effects.

• Use of this medication may lead to the development of abuse and/or physical and psychological dependence. The risk of dependence increases with dose and duration of treatment and is greater when this medication is used for more than 4 weeks, and in patients with a history of mental disorders and/or alcohol, illicit substance or drug abuse.
• Drowsiness, difficulties breathing, coma and death may occur if zopiclone is taken together with opioids. Zopiclone and opioids should only be used at the same time, when other treatment options are inadequate. Please tell your doctor about all opioid medicines you are taking and follow your doctor’s dosage recommendations closely.
• Some studies have shown an increased risk of suicidal ideation, suicide attempt and suicide in patients taking certain sedatives and hypnotics, including this medicine. However, it has not been established whether this is caused by the medicine or if there may be other reasons. If you have suicidal thoughts, contact your doctor as soon as possible for further medical advice.
• Before taking zopiclone, it is important to make sure that you can have at least 7 to 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep to help reduce the risk of some side effects.
• Zopiclone may cause sleepwalking or other unusual behavior (such as driving, eating, making a phone call, or having sex etc.) while not being fully awake. The next morning, you may not remember that you did anything during the night. These activities may occur whether or not you drink alcohol or take other medicines that make you drowsy with zopiclone. If you experience any of the above, stop the treatment with this medication immediately and contact your doctor or healthcare provider.

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How should I take zopiclone?

• Always take this medication exactly as your doctor or pharmacist tells you to. You should check with them if you are not sure.
• Treatment with this medication should be as short as possible, because the risk of dependence increases with the duration of treatment.
• Swallow your tablet with a drink of water.
• Do not crush or chew your tablet.
• Take your prescribed dose just before bedtime and do not take again during the same night. Only take this medication if you are able to get a full 7 to 8 hours sleep before you need to be active again.
• The usual length of treatment is 2 days to 3 weeks.
• Keep taking zopiclone until your doctor tells you to stop. Do not stop taking this medication suddenly, but tell your doctor if you want to stop. Your doctor will need to lower your dose and stop your tablets over a period of time. If you stop taking zopiclone suddenly, your sleep problems may come back and you may get a ‘withdrawal effect’. If this happens you may get some of the effects listed below. See a doctor straight away if you get any of the following effects:
  • Feeling anxious, shaky, irritable, agitated, confused or having panic attacks
  • Sweating
  • Headache
  • Faster heartbeat or uneven heartbeat (palpitations)
  • A lower level of awareness and problems with focusing or concentrating
  • Nightmares, seeing or hearing things that are not real (hallucinations)
  • Being more sensitive to light, noise and touch than normal
  • Relaxed grip on reality
  • Numbness and tingling in your hands and feet
  • Aching muscles
  • Stomach problems
  • In rare cases fits (seizures) may also occur.