Zopiclone — Drug Interactions, Alcohol & Pregnancy Guide

Last reviewed: · Source: US FDA drug label database

About Zopiclone

Zopiclone is a prescription sleeping tablet for short-term insomnia (maximum 4 weeks). It is a controlled drug (Class C) in the UK. It carries dependence risk and should not be combined with alcohol, benzodiazepines, or opioids.

Also sold as: Zimovane

Drug class Z-drug (Non-benzodiazepine hypnotic)
Used for Short-term insomnia
Max adult dose 3.75-7.5mg at night (3.75mg in elderly)
OTC in UK Prescription only

Zopiclone and Alcohol

🔴 AVOID

Never mix zopiclone and alcohol — together they cause dangerous over-sedation and respiratory depression, which can be fatal.

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Zopiclone — Drug Combinations

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Zopiclone + Diazepam
Avoid — diazepam and zopiclone together cause additive CNS and respiratory depre…
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Zopiclone + Codeine
Zopiclone plus codeine combines two central nervous system depressants — the pai…

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