Zopiclone
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Zopiclone or imovane is a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic typically used for insomnia.[1][2] Hypnotic is a general term for any sleep-inducing drug.
Theory[edit | edit source]
Evidence[edit | edit source]
Risks and safety[edit | edit source]
Benzodiazepines are potentially addictive drugs, and even short term use can lead to dependence.[3]
Short-term benzodiazepine risks have been reported that use include some effects which are the opposite of the intended benefits:
Risks of long-term use of benzodiazepines include:
- cognitive deficits
- reduced quality of life
- depression
- increased risk of suicide
- increased risk for road accidents
- older adults have an increased risk of falls, dementia and death
- deaths caused by benzodiazepine overdose have been widely reported in Australia, North America and Europe
Prescription monitoring programs[edit | edit source]
Increased regulation including prescription monitoring programs are becoming increasingly used to reduce harms associated with benzodiazepine use.[3] These programs have previously been used to reduce opioid harms.[3]
See also[edit | edit source]
- Insomnia
- Non-benzodiazepine hypnotic (Z-drug)
Learn more[edit | edit source]
- Zopiclone - drugbank.ca
- Dependence on benzodiazepines and Z-drugs - Pharmaceutical Journal
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Zopiclone". Drugs.com. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
- ↑ "Zopiclone". drugbank.ca. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 https://res.mdpi.com/d_attachment/jcm/jcm-08-02143/article_deploy/jcm-08-02143-v3.pdf
