sleepin tablets

[tigger490]

hey i am not sure if this is the right place to post this question, i have been having lots of problems sleeping due to vairous problems in my life at the min.  my doc presribed me zopilcone 7.5mgs one to be taken at night, he said just to ring in when the script was up and he would give me a new one. so ok no probs so far, then when i went to collect the script yesterday he had left me a note saying that these where addictive but still gave me a script for another 14 days, i had no idea these things where addictive and i dont abuse them, i take only one at night to help me sleep!! as anyone else heard of this or had problems with it?  i am going to go back to him next week and ask him to change me on to something thats not addictive, i am just freaking out about it!! i have been on them fo about 6 weeks now, any help or advice would be great thanks xx

[worried878]

imovane/ zopilcone is used in canada as a sleep med...similar to a benzo..like ambien is similar to a benzo..but not supposedly as addictive...anything we use for sleep can become habit forming cos sleep is a precious commodity for many...safer herbs to sleep are out there..valerian root worked wel for me...an otc med called "relax and sleep" by futurebiotics is what i take now and has both melatonin and valerian in it..also calcium and magnesium...sleep is important during recovery..good luck

[tigger490]

some times you get it other times you dont, i never got one for these tablets.

[122 Tactical Fighter Group]

Does the UK not have Product Information Inserts such as we do in the US of A that are basically reprints of the information contained in the Physicians Desk Reference and that are placed with each prescription filled?  These tell you virtually everything concerning the medication prescribed.

[tigger490]

thanks for all your help, i am not taking the sleeping tablet anymore, i spoke with my sis in law she is a doc, she told me that i had only been on them a short time so there would be no withdrawels, i slept pretty bad last night but not as bad as i thought i would, i am more angry with the doc for putting me in the situation, i am a nurse but we dont use these tablets where i work,so i had no prior knowledge to them i stupidly assumed because the doctor was giving them to me and he never mentioned any side affects that it was ok.  anyway i am going to the health shop today to get a natural remedy hopfully that will help with the sleep, thanks for all your input :-) xxx

[freebird227]

Good info in previous post. When you go for your dr. appt. make sure you can quit the sleeping pills cold turkey or will you need to slowly drop them. All  day long we can tell dr. that we are recovering addicts but ultimately it is up to us to do the research.If you were looking to get high you would have dropped a couple during the day so I would not be too alarmed over this. I use melatoin ( gnc ) two sublingle under the tounge 20 mins b4 bedtime, they also have a 3mg that you sawallow( my husband takes )These you can take long term without having to raise the dosage. Good Luck

[TysonRed]

You could try 3-5mgs of melatonin, you can get it at any grocery store, it helps alot of people and its all natural. You gotta be careful with rx sleeping aids, really any sleeping aids because it easy to become dependent upon them for sleep, but your much better off going with something natural like melatonin or l-tryptophan. Theres a website called sleepingpillsreviewed.com that has their top ten all natural sleeping aids that you could check out.

[corey411]

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GENERIC NAME: ZOPICLONE - ORAL TABLET (ZOE-pih-clone)

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: Zopiclone is used to treat sleeping problems (insomnia).

HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth before bedtime as directed. This medication is usually taken for short periods of up to 4 weeks. Do not increase the dose or take this for longer than prescribed. Tolerance may develop with long-term or excessive use making it less effective.

SIDE EFFECTS: Daytime drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, bitter taste, dry mouth, headache or stomach upset may occur the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: rapid/pounding/irregular heartbeat, skin rash, changes in vision, slurred speech, severe drowsiness, loss of memory, incoordination, confusion, depression, irritability or other behavioral changes. medication. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: kidney disease, liver disease, breathing problems, myasthenia gravis, a history of drug dependence, depression, seizures, allergies. Because this medication may cause drowsiness, use caution operating machinery or engaging in activities requiring alertness. Also limit alcoholic beverages which can aggravate these effects. This medication should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Since small amounts of this medication are found in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding

[corey411]

I am not familiar with this drug. Have you googled it? Many sleeping pills are addictive in the respect that if you take them every night you will not be able to sleep again without them. Hopefully someone will come on who knows more. Weekends are slow here so bear with us. God bless. Corey