It is a hypnotic drug that works by affecting the brain nerves to make you sleepy and relaxed. It also calms your mind and relieves anxiety.
Taking it before going to bed will help you get a good night's sleep. It takes around an hour to work and is available in a number of strengths.
Dosing is different for each person so it's important to take it exactly as prescribed. Your doctor will tell you how many tablets to take and when to take them.
The recommended starting dose is a low-strength buy zopiclone tablet (LS) of 3.75 mg or half a full-strength tablet of 7.5 mg just before bedtime. The dose may be increased if needed for elderly people, those with liver or kidney problems or those who are taking other medicines.
You should not take more than 3 tablets a day and should not stop suddenly without discussing this with your doctor. Long term use of Imovane Australia is likely to cause tolerance and dependence, which can lead to withdrawal symptoms when the medicine is stopped abruptly.
Your GP can recommend other medicines to treat insomnia, such as antidepressants or medication that affects how your body produces a chemical called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
Your doctor can also prescribe an orexin receptor antagonist (ORA), which blocks a natural chemical in your brain that promotes wakefulness. These include suvorexant (Belsomra) and almorexant (Dayvigo).
They're usually more expensive than other medications.
