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Posted by paulbwell on November 22, 2005, at 21:07:56
I have been given Zopiclone 7.5mg ta Tabs
W\hat should i sould i expect?
I'm thinkin of takin 2 of these puppies and passing out for 12 hours!-a foreign concept for a Ritalin person like me?.
The PsyDoc noticed the bages under my eyes-thats why he scripted a 2 week script of a hynosedative?-even if it is a non Benzodiazepine-Barbituraturate, compound-HEY WHATEVAR DOES THE JOB-COOLNESS-Althought from what i'v read here, Nembutal, Seconal, ARE THE SLEEP KINGS, and reported to give the best sleep ever!!!-so We'll see.
keep you folks up to date PB folks!!
Cheers Ya'll
Posted by linkadge on November 22, 2005, at 21:27:40
In reply to Zopliclone 7.5mg, What to expect?, posted by paulbwell on November 22, 2005, at 21:07:56
This drug will give you a very bad taste in your mouth the next morning.
I would just take what is prescribed untill you know how the drug effects you. I had sleep paralysis on this med, (scary) !
Linkadge
Posted by paulbwell on November 22, 2005, at 22:00:01
In reply to Re: Zopliclone 7.5mg, What to expect?, posted by linkadge on November 22, 2005, at 21:27:40
> This drug will give you a very bad taste in your mouth the next morning.
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> I would just take what is prescribed untill you know how the drug effects you. I had sleep paralysis on this med, (scary) !
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> Linkadge
>Thank you VERY MUCH FOR YOUR REPLY!,-however at this stage I NEED SLEEP-hence why he scripted 2 weeks of 7.5mgs Zoplicoline-(Imovane) at night, when my script gets here i may take 2-3 and have the sleep, i have been craving for A LONG WHILE.
I thank you for your response-very much, God bless you!!!
Cheers
Posted by Jakeman on November 22, 2005, at 22:16:25
In reply to Re: Zopliclone 7.5mg, What to expect? » linkadge, posted by paulbwell on November 22, 2005, at 22:00:01
> > This drug will give you a very bad taste in your mouth the next morning.
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> > I would just take what is prescribed untill you know how the drug effects you. I had sleep paralysis on this med, (scary) !
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> > Linkadge
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> Thank you VERY MUCH FOR YOUR REPLY!,-however at this stage I NEED SLEEP-hence why he scripted 2 weeks of 7.5mgs Zoplicoline-(Imovane) at night, when my script gets here i may take 2-3 and have the sleep, i have been craving for A LONG WHILE.
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> I thank you for your response-very much, God bless you!!!
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> Cheers
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It's a twin drug of Lunesta. The standard dosage of Lunesta is 3 mg. I've never gone beyond 4.5, They've used somewhat higher in some of the studies. Maybe see what works first...~Jake
Posted by paulbwell on November 22, 2005, at 23:08:14
In reply to Re: Zopliclone 7.5mg, What to expect?, posted by Jakeman on November 22, 2005, at 22:16:25
> It's a twin drug of Lunesta. The standard dosage of Lunesta is 3 mg. I've never gone beyond 4.5, They've used somewhat higher in some of the studies. Maybe see what works first...
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> ~Jake
>I have been drinking today, but still am awaiting the Zo-tabs 7.5mgs to arrive.
I am thinking of taking 2-3?-4-5? to knock me out for the night, as thats what i need at this stage.
Total oblivian-(at sleep) is needed at this stage of the game i'm afraid
Complete rest and/or sleep is needed for my mental health.
Cheers
Thanks Ya'll!
Posted by Phillipa on November 22, 2005, at 23:39:03
In reply to Re: Zopliclone 7.5mg, What to expect?, posted by paulbwell on November 22, 2005, at 23:08:14
This is the same as lunesta? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by paulbwell on November 22, 2005, at 23:45:52
In reply to Re: Zopliclone 7.5mg, What to expect?, posted by Phillipa on November 22, 2005, at 23:39:03
> This is the same as lunesta? Fondly, Phillipa
Thanks, i await for my relative to bring home the 2 week supply of 7.5mg Zopliclone tabs from the Pharm.
I will prolly take 2-4 and go to bed, The sandman is a welcomefriend at this stage.:(
Cheers Phillipa+
Posted by Declan on November 23, 2005, at 1:45:08
In reply to Re: Zopliclone 7.5mg, What to expect?, posted by paulbwell on November 22, 2005, at 23:45:52
Is it more long acting than Ambien? Because with Ambien I'd never get a long enough sleep on 10mg. But then I'm benzotolerant.
I don't think barbiturates are much good, but it depends on your situation and your available options.
Declan
Posted by ed_uk on November 23, 2005, at 14:38:56
In reply to Re: Zopliclone 7.5mg, What to expect?, posted by Declan on November 23, 2005, at 1:45:08
Hi Dec :-)
>Is it more long acting than Ambien?
Yes, but it's still fairly short-acting.
Love
Eddy
Posted by CamW on November 23, 2005, at 22:09:25
In reply to Zopliclone 7.5mg, What to expect?, posted by paulbwell on November 22, 2005, at 21:07:56
Paul - My experiences with Imovane™ 7.5mg (zopiclone) is that it is a different from other traditional hypnotics, such as benzodiazepines, and barbituates.
For one, many people experience a foul metallic taste after ingesting the drug. It begins about an hour after ingestion, but is noticed by many upon waking, the next morning. This taste interferes with breakfast, as it seems to impart that mettalic taste to anything one eats or drinks (don't even consider downing orange juice). This metallic taste does not occur in everyone taking zopiclone, but those who do experience this side effect are fairly vocal about not appreciating winning this lottery.
One remedy that I have found that works in many, but not all cases of metallic taste, is taking a teaspoonful of lemon juice, first thing in the morning. This does seem, in many people, to "squeeze" the metallic taste out of the salivary glands. It's worth a shot.
Another difference between zopiclone and other hypnotics, that I have noticed, is that when you take higher doses of zopiclone (ie. two or three tablets, as opposed to one) one tends to become sleepy for a longer period of time, rather than increasing the intensity of the hypnotic effect. In other word, taking more zopiclone does not intensify the hypnotic effect very much, but makes the ingester tired for a longer period of time. This often results in a "hangover effect", where one will wake up groggy the next morning.
Just some of my clinical experiences with zopiclone; I hope that this helps. - Cam
Posted by Jakeman on November 24, 2005, at 0:49:41
In reply to Re: Zopliclone 7.5mg, What to expect?, posted by Phillipa on November 22, 2005, at 23:39:03
> This is the same as lunesta? Fondly, Phillipa
Phillipa,
I've taken both Imovane and Lunesta and from my experience they are the same. Except dosages differ.
warm regards ~Jake
Posted by blueberry on November 24, 2005, at 6:24:07
In reply to Zopliclone 7.5mg, What to expect?, posted by paulbwell on November 22, 2005, at 21:07:56
Basically the same as lunesta, but not as pure, and thus needed at a higher dose...lunesta (eszopiclone)3mg is about the same as zopiclone 7.5mg.
The metallic taste, if you get it, usually goes away fairly quickly. For me it only lasted two days and now it never happens anymore.
Eszopiclone works pretty good for me for antidepressant induced insomnia. I don't take it every night though.
One thing to watch out for with regular use is mood changes...anxiety in the afternoon, some agitation, mild depression, mild mania, or anything out of the ordinary for you. Probably won't happen, but keep an eye out. I think these kinds of things are more likely in people like us who have existing psychiatric problems to begin with.
Posted by Muad' Dib on November 28, 2005, at 5:30:27
In reply to Zopliclone 7.5mg, What to expect?, posted by paulbwell on November 22, 2005, at 21:07:56
The sleep king is Xyrem (GHB). No doubt.
Posted by Paulbwell on November 30, 2005, at 15:44:02
In reply to Re: Zopliclone 7.5mg, What to expect?, posted by Muad' Dib on November 28, 2005, at 5:30:27
> The sleep king is Xyrem (GHB). No doubt.
Thanks Ya'll,
I was scripted 14 Zoplicone-7.5mgs tabs. I took several that night, nothing happened, so i took afew more.
Yer i sleep til 9-10-am, which is unlike me.
Give me Seconal, Nembutal,dear Lord.
Again, thanks Ya'll-appreciated
God bless!!
Cheers, and good health to you ALL!!
Cheers
Posted by tizza on December 5, 2005, at 1:32:31
In reply to Re: Zopliclone 7.5mg, What to expect?, posted by Muad' Dib on November 28, 2005, at 5:30:27
Foul taste is an understatement, it's putrid, it didn't work that well for me and it gives both my sister and I pretty bad anxiety the next day. I haven't found anything better than mogadon.
Posted by Paulbwell on December 6, 2005, at 4:38:27
In reply to Re: Zopliclone 7.5mg, What to expect?, posted by tizza on December 5, 2005, at 1:32:31
> Foul taste is an understatement, it's putrid, it didn't work that well for me and it gives both my sister and I pretty bad anxiety the next day. I haven't found anything better than mogadon.
Try 'Seconal' or 'Tuinal'-i'm sure you will change your mind.
Cheers
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