I have fibro and one of the more pleasant effects are sleep problems. Has anyone been given Zopiclone sleeping tablets 3.75mg.

[mikew]

Any comments would be very welcome, as the Fibro is really getting boring now.

Has anyone found a way of copping with the lack of sleep and not want to yell at everyone the following day, when you are still in loads of pain.

Thank you for any help you can provide.

[rosewine]

Hi Mike

I have taken Zopiclone sleeping tablets at that dose for a number of years. I only take it when I am absolutely desperate for rest perhaps once or twice a week as I don't want to get into a habit of taking it all the time as I had problems years back in getting off Ativan which had been given me for sleep problems. My doctor also would be unhappy for me to take it every night as I think he believes it would eventually become less effective. I can sympathise with you as when you haven't slept in days you seem to feel raw both physically and mentally and every little thing gets you down. I also think lack of sleep t amplifies the pain. I sincerely hope they work for you and you can get some rest.

[lewis08]

Hi mike..fybro too and neauropathic pain..been on zopiclone 7-5mgs as i suffer severe sleep probs...i didnt want to be reliant on sleeping tabs but after a while lack of sleep made me even more ill..i took the tab before bed and waited for them to take affect..it didnt happen...no sleep again at all and a tongue like sandpaper and bit groggy when i got up..i just thought they were not a good sleeping aid and suffered again from lack of sleep...i tried them again off and on but yet again no sleep so decided not to bother...maybe it was just me but would give them a go..my mother in law takes them and swears by them...best sleep she's ever had and is on them permanantly...i just need to go back to kip when i can to try and get a couple hours or i just cant function...husband at work so get the bed to myself which is great...anyway give them a go and hope you do get some sleep and help you cope...kind regard's jan...

[spainrosie]

I am 69 and was diagnosed with fibro at 60. I am in a lot of pain but e exercise for more an an hour in the pool every day and eat a low fat diet with loads and fruit and veg. I control the pain with only one paracetamol night and mornong and take orfidal at night and now sleep quite well

[briar-rose]

Hi Mike,

I have CRPS and often don't sleep more than an hour, but after taking zopiclone i usually get a great nights sleep and the only side effect i have suffered is a metallic taste in my mouth the following day, i find polo's help

Amy.

[Lizzyear]

Hi,

I also have fibro among many other conditions.

I think sometimes when you are desperate for sleep and struggle to get any descent restorative sleep when you go to bed at night, is to say to hec with all the theories, have a sleep in the afternoon. I do this, as gave up hanging time out until bedtime, at least I don't stress so much if I have a bad night, as I've had a couple of hours in the afternoon, that has been good quality sleep.

That's just the way I deal with it. Hope it's given you some other ideas to think about and good luck...........sleep deprivation is a horrendous condition to have, it affects so many areas of our health and well being. Take care. X