Zopiclone

Zopistan is a sleep aid that comes from the cyclopyrrolone chemical family, which is linked to benzodiazepines 2. It’s sold under the name Imovane in particular. Zopiclone can help you sleep, calm down, relax your muscles, and even forget things.

Along with zolpidem and zaleplon, it is one of the most popular hypnotics. All three are sometimes called “Z-Drugs.” They are now used instead of benzodiazepines because they leave the body faster, so there are no longer any effects the following day. Because of this, it may not always work to keep you from waking up at night for a whole night.

Zopiclone treatment was first suggested to be used briefly, like two weeks 3–4. In France, the official length of a prescription for it is only four weeks. It is done to lower the risk of becoming dependent on it. It can still be used for a long time, though, and it doesn’t have as many side effects as hypnotics with longer half-lives (see estazolam or nitrazepam).

Since 1984 6, it has been made by the Sanofi laboratory. 

Zopiclone is a sedative-hypnotic drug that works like benzodiazepines (BZDs) by positively modulating GABA receptors without preference. It means that it slows down the central nervous system.

There are more openings in the Cl- ion channel when naturally occurring GABA (or another stimulator like alcohol) binds to its receptors, which means the chemical makes the natural GABA-ergic system work better. This way, the target cell will become hyperpolarized, making it harder to trigger with an electric current when positive ions try to charge it up. In contrast to barbital, Zopiclone and BZDs are only positive modulators, not agonists. It follows that they are less likely to overeat.

Unlike benzodiazepines, Zopiclone lengthens the total sleep length without shortening the NREM-3 stage 9 length. It means that it doesn’t mess up the normal cycle of sleep phases but also raises risks for some people. Parasomnias, like sleepwalking, happens during stage 3 sleep.

The only way to take this medicine is as your doctor told you to. If you’re not sure, ask your doctor or chemist.

The amount that is suggested is:-

For people over 18, 7.5 mg of Zopiclone is the amount that should be taken. It would help if you didn’t take more than this amount.

Use on kids:-

This medicine is not for people younger than 18 years old.

Individuals who are elderly, have impaired liver or kidney function, or suffer from chronic respiratory failure (insufficient gas exchange by the lungs to fulfill the body’s requirements).

The first dose of Zopiclone that you should take is 3.75 mg.

The highest dose

One film-coated pill of ZOPICLONE EG should not be taken more than once a day.

Here are some ways to break the tablet:

• Set the tablet down on a table

• Press down on both sides of the break bar with your thumbs or index fingers.

• You can split the tablet into equal amounts.

Do not take ZOPICLONE EG right before going to bed. Make sure you sleep for 7 to 8 hours straight. Take the pill with a drink, like a glass of water, but not grapefruit juice.

The time you spend on ZOPICLONE EG should be reduced as much as possible. It should last anywhere from a few days to two weeks. Once your treatment is over, your doctor will tell you how to lower the amount of ZOPICLONE EG you take slowly. This step reduces your risk of withdrawal or rebound symptoms (see section 2. Warnings and safeguards).

You shouldn’t take ZOPICLONE EG for more than four weeks, and that includes the time when you slowly stop taking it. If your symptoms don’t improve during this time, talk to your doctor.

If you take too much ZOPICLONE EG 7.5 mg, scored film-coated pill, Tell your doctor or go straight to the emergency room of the closest hospital if you think you may have taken too many pills.

If you take too much Zopiclone with some other drugs, it could be dangerous. People who drink alcohol are examples of these agents because they slow down the central nervous system.

An excess of benzodiazepines or drugs that are similar to benzodiazepines usually slows down the central nervous system, causing anything from sleepiness to coma. The most common signs are feeling dizzy, having low energy, and having trouble coordinating muscle actions.

It scored film-coated ZOPICLONE EG 7.5 mg tablet can be used if you forget to take it.

You should take the missed dose immediately if you still have time to sleep for 7 to 8 hours.

If you need more time, don’t take the dose you missed, and wait to take another one until the next.

This medicine, like all drugs, can have side effects, though not everyone gets them.

An unpleasant taste or metallic aftertaste is the most common lousy response to Zopiclone.

The following side effects have been seen in people who have taken Zopiclone.

Very common (more than 10% of people may have it):

• Dysgeusia means a sour or metallic taste.
• Common (up to 10% of people may have it):
• Being sleepy the next day
• Not being as alert
• Pain in the head
• Feeling dizzy
• Gastrointestinal problems, including sickness and vomiting.

Rare (up to 1 in 1,000 people may have it):

• There are slight to moderate rises in blood transaminases and alkaline phosphatases, liver enzymes.
• Forgetfulness (amnesia)
• Problems regulating muscle movements (ataxia), which mostly happens at the start of treatment and usually goes away after repeated use
• Just a little bit of a fog
• Double vision, which happens mainly at the start of treatment and usually goes away after repeated use
• Mouth dry, skin problems, such as hives
• Weakness in the muscles
• Risk of falling, especially for older people
• Being tired; less sensitivity
• So-called “paradoxical” responses along the lines of

Even if you take medicine as recommended, you may experience short-term memory loss, which can sometimes be linked to bad behavior—the chance of this effect worsening increases as the dose increases.

During treatment with ZOPICLONE EG, sadness that was already there may show up.

This section will summarise the main points discussed in the blog post. It will be stressed how important it is to use Zopiclone responsibly, follow medical advice, and talk to a doctor if you have any questions or concerns. This blog post aims to give French seniors the information they need to make intelligent choices about their sleep health.