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How much zopiclone can you take in a day?
The approved data sheet for Imovane advises no more than 4 weeks continuous treatment, and a maximum dose of 7.5mg (1 tablet) a day.
How many zopiclone can you take a night?
It is usual to be prescribed one tablet (7.5 mg) to be taken just before going to bed. Do not take more than one dose during a single night. If you are over 65 years of age, your doctor may consider the 3.75 mg strength tablets more suitable for you. Take zopiclone exactly as your doctor tells you to.
Can you take 15 mg zopiclone?
Although zopiclone was well tolerated at 3.75 mg and 7.5 mg, an increase in side-effects occurred at 11.25 mg and 15 mg, which favours the use of 7.5 mg zopiclone as the optimum dose for most patients, although certain patients may benefit from a higher dose of the drug when well tolerated.
Why is zopiclone banned?
On April 4, 2005, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration listed zopiclone under schedule IV, due to evidence that the drug has addictive properties similar to benzodiazepines.
What drugs interact with Zopiclone?
There may be an interaction between zopiclone and any of the following:
- alcohol.
- anti-anxiety medications (e.g., alprazolam, clonazepam, lorazepam)
- anticonvulsants (medications used to prevent seizures; e.g., phenytoin, valproic acid, carbamazepine, gabapentin)
What will happen if I take too many zopiclone?
Overdose of zopiclone may present with excessive sedation and depressed respiratory function that may progress to coma and possibly death. Zopiclone combined with alcohol, opiates, or other central nervous system depressants may be even more likely to lead to fatal overdoses.
What is the highest amount of zopiclone you can take?
In patients with chronic respiratory insufficiency, a starting dose of 3.75 mg zopiclone is recommended initially. The dosage subsequently may be increased to 7.5 mg.
Is zopiclone bad for your kidneys?
Hemodialysis of the severely ill renal patients did not increase the plasma clearance of zopiclone. Finally, only small amounts of drug were found in urine in the three groups. Overall, results allow the conclusion that zopiclone may be safely used in patients with various degrees of renal impairment.
How should I take zopiclone?
You can take zopiclone with or without food. It’s important to take it exactly as your doctor has told you. You could be asked to take a tablet on only 2 or 3 nights each week, rather than every night. Do not take more than your prescribed dose.
Can you take zopiclone half tablets for insomnia?
Some physicians even prescribe half tablets for patients with mild insomnia. Zopiclone is only taken when needed, and it is not for everyday use because of the chances of tolerance that would lead to overdosing when patients take more than the prescribed amount.
Is it possible to become addicted to zopiclone?
If you just take it for a few weeks, you’re unlikely to become addicted to zopiclone. You may become dependent on it if you take it for longer than 4 weeks. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice about stopping zopiclone.
What happens if you suddenly stop taking zopiclone?
Zopiclone is like a benzodiazepine and stopping it abruptly can be seriously dangerous to your health. Withdrawal from benzodiazepines can actually be life threatening, so you should talk to your doctor who originally prescribed them about wanting to safely taper down.