Posted by yxibow on October 11, 2006, at 10:40:46
In reply to Re: Seroquel for sleep - doesn't work, posted by ronaldo on October 11, 2006, at 6:09:00
My GP says it is easy to get hooked on Zopiclone. Thats why he would only give me 14 of them. (14 x 7.5 mg)
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> I feel like I am entering the final battle of my two year campaign against insomnia. If only.
Good luck with the zopiclone. If your GP is part of NHS, BNF 52 always notes that these drugs can only be taken up to 4 weeks (I believe, when I last read it.)However, Lunesta in the US is approved for long term use, and contains what is essentially a patented generic drug. Zopiclone (Imovane) is a racemic mixture of two stereoisomers, only one of which is active (Lunesta).
This is all scientific folderal I know, for someone who just wants some sleep. I know the depths of insomnia myself. If I'm lucky I get 7 hours of sleep, even with Seroquel and 20mg of Ambien. I have no trouble falling asleep, its staying asleep. Sleep was better and almost psychedelic under Remeron, however the sheer weight gain was a showstopper.To many zzs...
-- Jay
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