Zopiclone for Insomnia User Reviews

• jl2...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 18, 2023

"I have taken it as needed for over 20 years. I have had severe chronic insomnia for over 40 years and would have lost everything due to several insomnia-induced panic attacks and breakdowns had I not had this drug to hand when needed. No metallic taste for me. It doesn’t ‘knock me out’ and if I’m mid-panic attack it won’t work. I have to take it when calm and a good hour before sleep. I feel very chilled in the morning. A lifesaver for me."

• Cha...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 13, 2023

"When I was 26, my brother died, and I got insomnia. I would need it about once or twice a year to shut my brain down and sleep. Then my insomnia got worse, and I started full-time on zopiclone at 49. I'm 71 now and have been taking it for 22 years. I don't see or feel side effects. I worry about them because my family thinks I'm frying my brain. I know I'm not. Sleep is very precious to me. That's how I function. Love to my family. They only want the best."

• jak...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 3, 2023

"I have happily been taking this for years. I have had no side effects. I am getting great sleep, feel rested, no grogginess (compared to insomnia!). No metallic taste for me. Overall, very helpful for me."

• Tob...
• August 28, 2022

"Zopiclone is definitely worth a try if you’re experiencing insomnia. Personally, I use it when my own mental health is debilitating (I suffer from OCD and depression). Whenever my sleep pattern is hindered or I genuinely can’t get to sleep, I take one. Half an hour to 45 minutes, it starts to kick in. It’s a short-term-use drug, however, which is annoying because when my mental health hits the fan, I just want to sleep through it until I get better. But I digress, great drug and definitely worth a try. Side effects: drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, gross taste in mouth."

• jun...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 10, 2024

"I have been using this drug for 30 years. I use it every night and take 1 tablet. No, I don't crave more. I can't tell you how much normalcy it has given me over the years. Without it, I wouldn't have been able to sleep properly and therefore wouldn't have been able to work, start my business, or lead a normal life. It's easy to look at the negative side of this drug for its addictive quality, but what about the fact that it has given me a life that I otherwise wouldn't have had? The only side effect I get is dry mouth."

• RxM...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 3, 2023

"Knocked me out cold within 1 hour after taking it. I didn't wake up in the middle of the night either like I typically do without zopiclone. Unlike other common sleep aids, I felt no drowsiness at all in the morning after taking zopiclone."

• Nat...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 6, 2025

"I have been taking Zopiclone for nearly 4 years. Started taking to relieve insomnia after ceasing long-term use of marijuana. Insomnia possibly an effect of ADHD and/or peri-menopause. Tolerance of Zopiclone has NOT increased. I am still only taking up to half a 7.5 mg tablet per night when necessary. Side effects are NIL. Addiction is NIL. Sleep is excellent. I awake feeling refreshed - unlike every benzo I have ever tried. Highly recommend for those who experience consistent mild anxiety and insomnia. NIL negative effects from long-term use of Zopiclone."

• the...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 24, 2022

"Zopiclone has always worked well for me, as a shift worker, and in times of emotional distress. I need only 3.25 mg (1/2 tablet), 60 kg female. This dose leaves me alert the following day as long as I take it early enough in the evening. Taken regularly may be habit-forming and tolerance may develop. I would take it only when absolutely necessary, and never more than a few days in a row. Perfect for shift workers needing to re-normalize the body clock, IMO. Highly recommend."

• Jac...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 18, 2025

"I never had sleep issues until one day I couldn't fall asleep. I figured it was a one-off and stayed up the night, figuring I would be exhausted the next night....but again, no sleep. I did this for a third night before going to the doctor and was prescribed zopiclone. It worked immediately, and I got a full 8 hours of sleep and woke up refreshed with little to no grogginess. I can sometimes taste the metallic taste, but it's not bothersome at all. Other than that, no side effects that I can think of. I have been on this for 11 years, never having to up the dosage (I'm on 7.5 mg). I take it about 15 minutes before bed. Over the years, it has lost its full effect, but it still calms me down and relaxes my body so I can fall asleep. Sleep is so important for your body and mind to work effectively, and especially for your mental health. When used correctly, this drug is no different than one for high blood pressure, diabetes, etc....it helps fix a condition (insomnia)."

• jay...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 17, 2023

"Been taking zopiclone 7.5mg since I was 21. I'm now 30. I've had chronic insomnia since 21, and since I have been taking these, I have had no issues sleeping. But when I stop taking them for a couple of days, insomnia kicks in. I don't feel addicted, as I can stop and start them. I do get the metallic taste, but that goes within an hour or two from waking up. Probably the best thing I've used for a sleeping aid. I've tried a lot of things in the past, and this is by far the best option."

• Zop...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 18, 2023

"My frequent sleep problem is early morning awakening, usually after about 4 hours. Low-dose Zopiclone taken before sleep does not deal with this effectively because of the short duration of action of Zopiclone. However, just half a 3.75 mg (ca. 1.9 mg) via a tablet guillotine is very effective to get 3-4 hrs more good quality sleep with no aftereffects."

• Gal...
• June 19, 2023

"After suffering for months with insomnia caused by Hashimoto's, I decided to try Zopiclone. I get a solid 6-7 hours of sleep with no side effects. A lifesaver! I used it a few times a week for fear of dependency. I am able to function once again!"

• jef...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 22, 2023

"I've been taking it for 10 years. For the first 9 years (half a pill), it worked fine, however, in the last year or so, it's not working anymore... So I've been, from time to time, taking a full pill. This drug was a lifesaver. My insomnia is terrible, and Zopiclone helps if you take it correctly. I have to ask my doctor to increase my dosage to one pill a day."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 15, 2023

"This is the only sleeping aid I have tried that has worked for my anxiety. I’ve tried drowsy over-the-counter antihistamines such as Nytol, as well as melatonin, but nothing worked. I woke up a couple of times in the night, but taking this medication helped me fall asleep very quickly and stay sleeping for most of the night. Before taking it, I would not be able to sleep until 4 a.m. I’ve only tried it once but would definitely recommend it to reset your body pattern."

• Pri...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 5, 2025

"This has always worked well for me. I don't take it every night, but most nights 3.75 is enough to get me off to sleep. Life-saving medication. Just don't take it every night! 8/10 because you don't feel 100% yourself the next day, but it's way better than not sleeping!"

• kir...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 12, 2024

"Careful with this drug. I took it a few times a week for 10 years and then every night for 4 months. It started to not work anymore and I started tapering over weeks before stopping. Worst 3 months of my life with nasty rebound insomnia, wicked anxiety, and weird physical symptoms. I am doing CBT-I now to try to get some normal sleep back. You must respect this drug with no more than occasional use or it will take control of you!"

• Hel...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 23, 2024

"I have been taking Zopiclone 3.75 mg for 5 years. It has given me quality sleep, and I feel well-rested the next day. As an elderly person (I am 76), I do worry about side effects such as dementia. However, my doctor said there is no evidence that indicates a direct link between the drug and dementia. Many elderly people I know are taking it long-term. I do not feel any side effects, but you do need to have 7 hours of sleep, so I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who has to get up early to drive to work. The only downside for me is that I am dependent on it. Once I stop taking it, there will be serious rebound insomnia. You have to decide whether you want to be dependent on a drug for life or endure sleepless nights (if this is what has been bothering you)."

• Chr...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 31, 2023

"I'd rate this medication 9/10 for sleep. I found it more effective than zolpidem and most other stuff for sleep. When you first start, it leaves a metallic taste in your mouth for the next day. For a short-term solution, I would recommend it for bad bouts of insomnia."

• Tim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2023

"This medication mimics the sleep cycle. The problem is it does it very poorly. When I took it, I felt like I got 8 hours of sleep off of five hours. Then midway through the day, I started to get extreme fatigue and a very strong sense of detachment. By the 7th day of taking this medication, I started getting extreme headaches and my sense of detachment was way worse. At one point, pretty sure I was experiencing some form of psychosis. I went back to my usual medication (clonazepam), which I take at a very low dosage for sleep (Yes, it is not prescribed for long-term usage, but at the very least the medication is predictable. It is a standard sedative). These new hypnotic benzo-like medications are much, much worse because they attempt to address a problem that doctors are mostly clueless about. Be very cautious about taking any new medication for sleep, even off-label standard antidepressants and/or mood stabilizers are a better choice."

• pau...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 1, 2023

"I'm on shift work. I take half a 7 mg tablet about 4 days a week. Usually, if I wake after 3 hours of sleep, it gives me three plus hours more. You will feel groggy for an hour after, but that fades quickly. Does not affect energy or appetite."

• Lji...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 12, 2023

"Have been taking 7.5 mg for years. At first, it worked, but for the past few months, it does not seem to work at all. I keep taking it in the hope it will work again. I tend to feel groggy the day after."

• 1 f...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 11, 2024

"I take this whenever I am going through a difficult patch in life to help me sleep. It works amazingly, take an hour before bed. Helps you fall asleep fast and stay asleep. I’ve heard that the effectiveness reduces over time, so I try to only take it when I need it. If only I had known about this medication during my studies and interviews - I would be so nervous I wouldn’t sleep more than an hour. Also helps when you’re unwell. It’s a precious pill. Only con is the metallic taste so swallow it quickly."

• Car...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 24, 2024

"Life saver, I have had much trauma and grief in my life, so therefore getting to sleep is impossible without this pill. Its calming effects have changed my life and given me sleep where I never had it. It gives a better quality of life if you can get a decent kip."

• Bar...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 8, 2024

"I have been taking Zopiclone for twenty years. Chronic insomnia along with depression (for which I was taking Celexa) made life challenging, especially as I was running my own business and single parenting. I am now successfully retired and still take 1/2 tablet... occasionally another half if I wake up in the middle of the night and start having negative thoughts. I know there are risks, but so far at age 78 I'm doing well....despite a diagnosis of Sjogrens a few years ago... still physically active and busy."

• BLJ...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 20, 2023

"Took this to cope with diagnosed heart condition, which made me worried and led to insomnia. Only take half or quarter tablet, and found it worked very well - giving about 5 hrs of quality sleep and then I felt relaxed enough to carry on for another 2 or 3 hrs. At one point, after 5 weeks of taking this, I started to have very depressing thoughts and also some high levels of blood pressure and anxiety. I stopped taking it for 2 weeks but started again - you just have to be very careful to spot the tell-tale signs of mental depression and bleak thoughts and taper the dose down."