Zopiclone WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Zopiclone
From Wikipedia : Zopiclone sold as Imovane and Zimovane in Europe and Canada, and as the eszopiclone analogue Lunesta in the United States, is a novel hypnotic agent used in the treatment of insomnia... Zopiclone is known colloquially as a "Z drug", Other Z drugs include zaleplon (Sonata) and zolpidem (Ambien and AmbienCR) and were thought in initial studies to be less addictive and less habit forming than benzodiazepines. This appraisal has shifted somewhat in the last few years, as cases of addiction and habituation have been presented... ...read more
Fast Facts:
- Used to help with insomnia
- Has been shown to be somewhat addictive and should only be taken as a short term solution
- Comes in 3.75mg and 7.5mg doses
- Hypnotic, not a benzodiazepine
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Latest Headlines on Zopiclone
What is Zopiclone?
- Medic8: Zopiclone - Drug Information
- Virtual Medicine Centre: Imovane - Zopiclone
- Real Mental Health: Zopiclone (Imovane) Sedative Medication
What Are The Uses for Zopiclone?
- UpToDate: Abstract for Reference 12 of "Jet Lag"
- DrugBank: Zopiclone
- The Good Drug Guide: Zopiclone (Imovane)
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Zopiclone?
- MedicineNet: Zopiclone Oral Tablet Side Effects
- NetDoctor.co.uk: Zimovane (Zopiclone)
- MedBroadcast: Zopiclone Side Effects
What are the Alternatives to Zopiclone?
- Revolution Health: Differences Between Sleeping Pills
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Drugs and Humans Performance Fact Sheet: Zolpidem (and Zaleplon, Zopiclone)
- Consumer Reports: Evaluating Newer Sedative Drugs Used to Treat: Insomnia Comparing Effectiveness, Safety, and Price
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Zopiclone?
- DermaSleep: Melatonin Sleep Patch
- Natural Cures for Insomnia: Natural Cures for Insomnia
- Integrative Insight: Alleviate Insomnia with Simple Relaxation Techniques
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Zopiclone
- Revolution Health: Can I Break Zopiclone in Half? | Imovane etc. (Zopiclone)
- Yahoo! Answers: Zopiclone Answers
- PsychCentral: Relaxing Sleep
Clinical Trials for Zopiclone
- ClinicalTrials.gov: A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Ramelteon Compared to Placebo With Zopiclone as a Reference Arm in Adults With Chronic Insomnia | Effects of Ramelteon on Driving Ability
- Centerwatch: Zopiclone Trials
Controversy and Lawsuits about Zopiclone
- New York Times Health: Record of Sales of Sleeping Pills Are Causing Worries
Abuse of Zopiclone
- Mental Health: Zopiclone
- BMJ: Physical Dependence on Zopiclone: Case Reports
- PubMed Central: Zoplicone: Is it a Pharmacologic Agent For Abuse?
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Zopiclone
- Journal of the American Medical Association: Archive of Zopiclone Articles
- PubMed Central: Zopiclone
- Google Scholar: Zopiclone Aritcles
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Kevin Greene
- Reviewer: Tara
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Imovane, Zopoclone, Zopicline, Zopiklown, Zopiclown, Zopiclone uses, Zopiclone abuse, Zopiclone warnings, Zopiclone dosing
- Last update: May 22, 2008
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