What Causes Tremors, Excessive Sweating And Agitation After Dose Reduction Of Zopiclone?

Posted on Sat, 29 Aug 2015

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Question : i have been taking zopiclone for years gp took me off them saying they have been linked to dementia and alzeimers he prescribed phenigran told me to take half zopiclone along side it for one week i have been shaking sweating adgitated anxious is this normal and long will i feel like this

Answered by Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You are having direct side effect of withdrawal from zopiclone.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HCM. Sorry to hear about your side effects. It is important to note that the withdrawal symptoms you report are directly related to the dose reduction of zopiclone. It is hard to tell how long you will feel like this. A word of caution is that this medication is not to be taken for long periods of time as you have been doing for this very reason of withdrawal, some patients present to the ER for emergenvy attention due to uncontrollable agitation and anxiety. I hope this helps, good luck and thanks.

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