Hi
I have been taking Zopliclone every night for 14 years (yep you read right!).
I started on 7.5mgs on and off in 1997. It was then prescribed as the non-addictive alternative to Temazepam. We now know this is a pile of doo doo. Gradually over the years and a couple of major anxiety breakdowns I ended up taking 2-3 tablets (7.5mgs) a night to get sleep.
I was told I was not "addicted" but "dependent" on Zopliclone as I did not use it in the day but needed more and more to sleep.
However before Xmas last year I spoke to a Mental Health Prescribing Nurse whole told me the anxiety I felt building up each day was withdrawal symptoms of Zopliclone. So I became determined to reduce my Zopliclone.
I now take one tablet a night (7.5mgs). I suspect the withdrawing from the drug caused my anxiety to peak and I did end up being prescribed Pregabalin for anxiety which has a side effect of somnolence (result ).
Hope that helps
Sarah