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Taking Zopiclone Since A Long Term, Worsening Insomnia. Slowly Trying To Withdraw. How Long Will This Last?
My doctor put me on zopiclone 2+ years ago, sayi g it was safe for long term use, I was on a benign amount (7.5mg) and that lots of people take them for the rest of their lives. My insomnia is worsening as the pills are no longer effective. I refuse to take more even though my doctor told me to double my dose. I am instead slowly withdrawing from it according to my pharmacist s directions. But I am only getting one to two hours of sleep. How long can I last this way. I have insisted on going to a sleep clinic and Instarted the Sleepio CBT program.
Fri, 5 Apr 2013
Hi there ~
You have made a good choice of going to do a CBT program for sleep. However also going to your psychiatrist to have yourself titrate down the medication is going to help in the long term. I hope you understand. Sleep hygiene is also important and switching to a benign medication that will help with sleep, like melatonin, under the supervision of a sleep specialist might also be helpful in your case.
I hope this advise helps. Take care and have a lovely day !
You have made a good choice of going to do a CBT program for sleep. However also going to your psychiatrist to have yourself titrate down the medication is going to help in the long term. I hope you understand. Sleep hygiene is also important and switching to a benign medication that will help with sleep, like melatonin, under the supervision of a sleep specialist might also be helpful in your case.
I hope this advise helps. Take care and have a lovely day !
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