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Zoplicone 7.5mg sleeping pills alternative?

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nanou Wed 25-Sept-19 17:40:55

Dear Grans, My DH has been on Zoplicone 7.5mg for 25 years, which has given him many years of 'normal sleep'. He doesn't suffer from any side effects albeit the odd slight drowsiness. This week he heard from our GP that he can't prescribe it any longer as it is classified as a class A drug, very addictive. We are a bit lost atm, even our pharmacist is unaware of the ban!! Has anybody had a similar experience. Are all sleeping pills banned now? Finding a plant alternative is going to be challenging...

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Lovetopaint037 Sat 28-Sept-19 18:23:42

I too take zoplicone but make sure I leave a few nights between each tablet. I have the 3 .5 grams I am allowed 14 a month. If the 3.5 doesn’t do the trick I take 2. I only order them as I need them. It has been a blessing as going without sleep night after night and acting as a zombie was terrible. Now I take them if I am going somewhere the next day or there is something for which I need to be wide awake..

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jura2 Sat 28-Sept-19 18:29:40

How do you 'order' them?

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