Does Sertraline Interact With Zopiclone?

Posted on Mon, 3 Oct 2016

Question: Hi i have recently began 7 days ago taking 25mg sertraline for anxiety general all day anxiety this is not new had it yrs. but i have also been taking 3.75 mg of zopiclone during the day to help keep me calm. I have been taking zopiclone for sleep for aprox 4 yrs and struggle to come of it my gp is aware of this and as a result will not prescribe any benzo. My question is will me taking the zopiclone through the day stop the sertraline working? Im terrified its going to stop the sertraline working i know this is not ideal an hopefully once the sert kicks in i'll drop the zop

Answered by Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No interaction between sertraline and zopiclone

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us. I can understand your concern.

No need to worry. There is no drug interactions between between sertraline and zopiclone. Taking zopiclone and sertraline together will not affect efficacy and effects of sertraline. You can continue the same under your doctor's guidance.

Note: as per my knowledge zopiclone is useful for sleep rather than anxiety. It is advisable to stop the same gradually.

Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.

Regards,
Dr Chintan Solanki.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (3 minutes later)

How long till i see slight improvements with the sertraline in regards to lowering my anxiety

Answered by Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
1-3 weeks

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for follow up.

As such sertraline will show its some effects within 1-3 weeks. However considering your long history 25 mg would not be sufficient dose as per my opinion. You need at least 50 mg. Even after 2 weeks if you do not feel noticeable improvement, ask your doctor to increase the dose.

Take care.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (7 minutes later)

They did start me on 50mg but i couldnt tolerate it have been on 25 mg a wk do u think increasing to 37.5 is an option

Answered by Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you can do it after 2 weeks

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You have been taking since 1 week only. Wait for 1 week more and then you can go for 37.5 mg.

All the best.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (8 minutes later)

Thankyou is sertraline do u think the best choice for anxiety? I was also considering mitrazapine which in you opinion is best for anxiety?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I prefer paroxetine

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Sertraline is good medicine for anxiety. My personal best choice of medicine for anxiety is paroxetine. Mirtazapine is also good medicine. Mirtazapine causes sedation as a side effect so it should be taken at night. It may also cause increase in blood pressure. Overall sertraline and mirtazapine both are good for anxiety but sertaline has less side effects.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar