Comparing Zolpidem vs Zopiclone
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| Zolpidem | Zopiclone |
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Prescription only
Zolpidem induces sleep; however, longer-acting formulations may impair physical and mental capabilities the next day. May induce complex or dangerous sleep-related behaviors like "sleep-driving"... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Insomnia. Zopiclone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Zolpidem has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 1056 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
Zopiclone has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 53 ratings on Drugs.com. 85% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 2% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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None |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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| Dosage Forms | |||||||||
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Ambien, Ambien CR, Edluar, Zolpimist |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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2.6 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
Unknown
CSA Schedule is unknown. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 480 drugs are known to interact with Zolpidem:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | |||||||||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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December 16, 1992 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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