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Q: An I dependent on Imovane / Zopiclone ?

asked by: Concerned46 on October 11th, 2007

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Thanks for the board.I have been on "Imovane"[7.5 mg Zopiclone] since 28 August 2007,1x when needed.In such a short period,I am becoming aware of a certain dependence.I am not sure whether it may be that I had not had a good night's sleep for 20 years,or whether it may be becoming a true dependence.Although I have-and quite consciously-'only' had 10 pills in 1 1/2 months,some of you here seem to be implying that the blurb which comes with the packaging MIMS Australia[www.mims.com.au] is just outright wrong when it comes to potential addiction.I am on no other medication,but co-incidentally I am still psychologically addicted to LSD having had my last trip about 20 years ago-that's where I get my sense of addiction.I drink to excess,but no more than excessive drinkers do.Thanking you in advance,my questions to the board are:

1.Has anyone who was on 'Zopiclone' without other psycho-mimetic type drugs been clinically diagnosed as dependent?

2.When did the need for 'more' first start:at what dosage over what period?

Thanking you for what may be tremendous preventative advice.

Replies(5)

Nightflight

replied on October 27th, 2007

New User

Wow, I read where someone is getting their drugs through someone who works at a nursing home. This is ILLEGAL!!! I hope who ever is supplying you is caught and the full ramifications of their licensure is employed. This is legally, morally and ethically wrong. Sorry about this persons sleep problems. I am not sorry they have resorted to criminal activity (in reality) to take care of their problem. Not a good sound decision friend.

To the person taking 50 plus pills a day. Please find someone who can detox you safely. Your life is worth it.

Birch

replied on October 27th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

This thread was split from another so disregard Nightflight's reply.

chizzypink

replied on October 29th, 2007

New User

Zopiclone

i got zopiclone in august for jet lag and intermitten insomnia... i liked how it made me fall asleep so quick.... it's october now... i take at least three a night and get anxious if I dont... i think i am depressed as well... and on days where i dont feel like facing life... i just keep taking them all day so i sleep or feel high.... i often drink with them....

i think i have a problem

so to answer your question, i started in august with 1/2 a 7.5 mg pill for a week then went up to 1 pill and probably started on 2 or three pills in the past month.. (october)

kittycat76

replied on November 28th, 2007

New User

Withdrawal From Opiates

I keep getting these MRSA infections, abcesses, which are very painful. Everytime I get one, they put me on percocet, which only takes a little of the pain away. Everytime I run out I go through withdrawal. This is my 10th case of MRSA in 2 months. I need the pain medication, because they really are very very painful, especially when they are cut open and drained and packed. I am on a body wash, nose medication and 2 different antibiotics. I hope and pray I don't get another one because of the opiate withdrawal, which feels like the flu, it sucks. What can I do? Someone please help. I can't cope with the pain and I can't cope with the withdrawal. HELP PLEASE!!

coppullcaveman

replied on August 8th, 2009

New User

I have been taking ZOPICLONE FOR ABOUT 7 YEARS.
I have only rarely taken more than the 7.5 tablet I am prescribed but am worried about the length of time I have been on them. I know I cannot manage without them, yet I also realise I am probably addicted to them.
So I am in a catch 22, I have told my doctor who just wrote me another script... Could I sue for dependancy of this damned drug ?

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