Zopiclone and alcohol

[Imwussgetmeouttahere]

I've a big day in the office tomorrow. I normally work from home. Have done for years with the exception of 2 days per month. I find these days incredibly difficult.

I have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Was on citalopram for years, just recently switched to venlafaxine.

I can't sleep, I rarely sleep well. I need to be functional tomorrow. My job is so demanding. I'm meant to quit alcohol completely. I've had a bottle of wine and half a zopiclone. I'm scared I'll not wake up. I know I shouldn't mix them, but I'm so desperate to sleep. I'm exhausted. I hope I've not done anything too silly. I've a you've sen child and 2 teens. I guess I'll find out tomorrow.

My DH has been taking zopiclone for around 15 years (along with other meds for Bipolar) and he drinks 10/12 pints on a Friday night and still wakes up at 7am fresh as a daisy.

I obviously wouldn’t advise drinking whilst taking them (and tell him so frequently)

How are you getting the zopiclone, I didn’t think GPs prescribed it anymore?

Of course they prescribe it

You’ll wake up - My father used to wash his sleeping tablets down with a glass or three of scotch (not advisable ) .

I still get it from mine. Was first prescribed when my husband died during lockdown.

During lockdown, I was taking my zoplicone with a glass of whisky. Not recommended, but I'm still here. Either half or one tablet. My tablets are 3.75 mg. I'm allowed to take two.

There were times when I also had a diazepam. (2mg.)