Can I take melatonin with zopiclone?

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Hello, same for me but my zopiclone is 7,5 mg, it's ok...I sleep 45 m after taking it before bedtime but I wake up 3/4 hours later and there, impossible to go back to sleep....I'm 60 years old and work full time too many hours...and job with stress on top of that....I'm exhausted by this daily insomnia. I know the benefits of melatonin for gradual reduction of zopiclone...my question is the dosage....1 melatonin 3 mg before zopiclone. How much time in between? 1 hour before taking zopiclone?thanks for your advice, thank you very much,

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Good morning, ma'am It is not recommended to combine different sleeping pills. The benefits of a combination have not been proven, but the risks (residual sleepiness, confusion, risk of falling and car accidents) may be magnified. If you find that zopiclone is no longer working, I suggest that you discuss it with your pharmacist to assess its appropriateness and see if discontinuing it would be an option. It has been shown that discontinuing this type of medication may improve sleep in some people The source of the insomnia must be addressed. If your work stress is contributing, this is something that should be discussed with your doctor and/or a psychologist or psychotherapist The most important thing is to look at non-pharmacological measures to improve sleep hygiene and quality. Here are some of them: At least 1 hour before bedtime, you should turn off any type of screen: computer, phone, TV, and handheld readers as well. Most of them emit a type of light that is stimulating. Regardless of bedtime, I suggest getting up at the same time each day, which will help establish a sleep routine eventually. Keep the bedroom for sleeping and intimacy only. No reading, working, or watching TV in bed. This way, the body will associate the bedroom with sleep as soon as you enter it. Never look at the clock during the night as this can be a great source of stress Avoid naps during the day, and avoid stimulants like coffee as much as possible, especially in the afternoon. If you've been in bed for 15 minutes and still can't fall asleep, I suggest you get up, go to the kitchen or living room for a few minutes, and then return to the bedroom. This can have a reset effect. If you have a lot of worries, write them down in a notebook or journal at night, so you can be reassured that they won't be forgotten and that you can address them the next morning. These strategies can take up to 2 weeks to implement, so take your time, gradually, be patient and willing too. If they don't work at all, I would advise you to see a doctor. I hope I've been of some help to you, and if you have any other questions, please don't hesitate! Tom Samaha, pharmacist We'd love to!