How To Treat Insomnia With Zopiclone

Insomnia is a disorder amongst people in which they can’t fall asleep or stay asleep. The patients who are diagnosed with this disease also suffer from daytime drowsiness, and they can’t stay asleep for an extended period. Insomnia in people can be due to physical or mental health issues like depression, asthma, arthritis, and cancer or due to some kind of medication.

Zopiclone is a drug under the class of cyclopyrrolone, which is used to treat insomnia. It acts similarly to benzodiazepines. It increases the release of GABA in the central nervous system and, thus helping patients to sleep. It is a sedative that is sold by the name of ‘ sleeping pills.’

What is the Dosage Usually Prescribed?

Zopiclone is taken in the form of tablets. The patients have to swallow this tablet and not crush or break it while consuming it. This medicine is not prescribed for an extended time. Its prescription is usually for 1 or 2 weeks. Its order may vary from person to person based on their age, sex, and response towards medicine. The usual amount prescribed is 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 3.75 mg.

For adult patients who need to treat insomnia, the usual dose of Zopiclone prescribed is 5-7.5 mg.

Where is it Available?

The patients can easily buy Zopiclone online USA with a legitimate prescription. It is not available without one. Patients can also buy Zopiclone 7.5 mg from various chemist shops but with a prescription.

Zopiclone is not commercially available in the US. In countries like the US, Japan, Brazil, and some other European countries, it is illegal to own Zopiclone without a legitimate prescription.

What are the precautions and some important things to remember about Zopiclone?

The patients should take this medicine when they are going to bed. This medicine may cause severe dizziness and drowsiness amongst patients, so; they should not take it in the daytime. They should also not do tasks like driving, eating, etc. after consuming this medicine as they might not remember it, or these actions may be fatal to them.

The patients might suffer from amnesia after consuming this medication. Amnesia is a disorder in which patients might not remember anything from a period.

The patients should make doctors aware of any allergies they have — allergies to food, animals, medicines, drugs, or any salts present in the medicine.

As Zopiclone works like a benzodiazepine, therefore it is not meant for older adults. This drug can cause an imbalance in body and confusion, so older adults should not consume it.

The patients should avoid increasing the dosage of Zopiclone without consulting a healthcare specialist, as it may prove to be fatal to the health of patients.

 The patients should also not abruptly halt the consumption of Zopiclone. This may result in severe withdrawal side-effects in patients.

The patients with liver infection are more prone to suffer from pharmacological side-effects than other patients.

The patients should avoid any interaction with alcohol and other drugs during the consumption of Zopiclone.

The medicine should be stored away from the reach of children and at room temperature.

What are the Side-Effects of Overdosage of Zopiclone?

Side-effects caused by an overdose of Zopiclone are:

• Confusion and hallucinations
• Clumsiness
• Anxiety in the daytime
• Restlessness
• In- coordination in muscles
• Unusual mood swings
• Drowsiness and Dizziness
• Labored breaths
• Skin rash
• Aggressiveness and agitation
• Behavior changes
• Amnesia
• Unusual sleepiness
• Loss of consciousness
• Loss of appetite
• Impaired vision
• Stomach upset
• Indigestion
• Constipation
• Difficulty speaking
• Weight loss
• Chills
• Irregular heartbeat
• Increased sweating