Zopiclone is a prescription sedative-hypnotic used for the short-term treatment of insomnia. It enhances GABA activity in the brain to promote sleep and reduce nighttime awakenings.

Benefits:

• Helps reduce difficulty falling asleep
• Can reduce nighttime awakenings
• May improve overall sleep duration

Off-Label Uses:

• Occasionally used outside licensed indications for other severe sleep disturbances.

Potential Side Effects:

• Next-day drowsiness and impaired coordination
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Metallic or bitter taste

Note: Do not combine zopiclone with alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines or other sedatives because of the risk of profound sedation and potentially dangerous respiratory depression.