Imovane Withdrawal and Tapering Help
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How Point of Return can Help You
The Point of Return Program is an in-home tapering program that allows you to gradually lessen the amount of Imovane while also implementing the use of all-natural, calming nutraceuticals to ease symptoms. Imovane can be
dangerous to abruptly or rapidly stop and our program is a proven, viable, low-cost option to continue living your life while tapering.
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Imovane Withdrawal Symptoms May Include:
abdominal pains, aching, agoraphobia, anxiety, blurred vision, body vibrations, changes in perception, diarrhea, distended abdomen, feeling of unreality, flu-like symptoms, flatulence, food cravings, hair loss, heart palpitations, heavy limbs, increased allergies, increased sense of smell, insomnia, lethargy, loss of balance, metallic taste, muscle spasms, nightmares, panic attacks, paranoia, persistent & unpleasant memories, severe headaches, shaking, short term memory loss, sore mouth and tongue, sound & light sensitivity, speech difficulties, sweating, suicidal thoughts, tinnitus, unusually sensitive, fear
Imovane Abrupt Discontinuation Symptoms May Include:
abdominal & muscle cramps, vomiting, sweating, shakiness, & rarely, seizures may occur & finally rebound insomnia
Imovane Side Effects May Include:
drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, difficulty with coordination, memory loss or amnesia, tolerance, dependence, changes in behavior and thinking; such as more outgoing or aggressive behavior than normal, confusion, strange behavior, agitation, hallucinations, worsening of depression, suicidal thoughts
Imovane (Zopiclone, Zimovane) is known as a Z-drug because all the drugs in this classification begin with the letter Z. Z drugs were initially thought to be less addictive but time has shown a high risk of dependence and withdrawal symptoms. Initially Zopiclone was marketed as a safer alternative to benzodiazepines but a meta analysis (quantitative statistical analysis) found there are few clear and consisten differences between Zopiclone (Imovane) and benzodiazepines in terms of sleep onset, sleep duration, number of awakenings, quality of sleep, adverse events, tolerance, rebound insomnia and daytime alertness. More common reactions to Zopiclone show a reduction in total time spent in REM sleep. Imovane (Zopiclone, Zimovane) has shown it may have a greater addictive potential than Benzodiazepines and has been described as a "benzodiazepine in disguise". Tolerance to the effects of Zopiclone can develop after a few weeks and abrupt withdrawal (particularly after prolonged use) can cause seizures and delirium.
Zopiclone was first developed by Sepracor and introduced in 1986 by Rhone-Poulenc S.A., now part of Sanofi-Aventis who is the main manufacturer. On April 4, 2005 the United States Drug Enforcement Agency listed Zopiclone under Schedule IV, due to the evidence that the drug has addictive properties similar to benzodiazepines.
Imovane (Zopiclone, Zimovane) is not recommended during pregnancy as it is secreted in human milk and its concentrations may reach 50% of the plasma levels. Zopiclone is not recommended to nursing mothers.
Imovane (Zopiclone, Zimovane) works on GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) that slows the brain activity to induce sleep. Continued use of Imovane (Zopiclone, Zimovane) down-regulates GABA and higher doses of Imovane are required. This state of tolerance causes sleep to erode further and daytime anxiety increases.
Imovane is cross-tolerant to Benzodiazepines and Alcohol, meaning that once tolerance to Imovane develops, the patient will also have tolerance to any Benzodiazepine and Alcohol. This places recovering alcoholics or benzodiazepine dependent individuals at a higher risk for dependency to Imovane.
Due to the high dependence risk and effect on the GABA receptor, a gradual taper is recommended. Yet many find that even with a slow titration the withdrawal symptoms from Imovane are interrupting every aspect of life. This is why our nonprofit incorporates slow titration schedules with calming, all-natural nutraceuticals to ease Imovane Withdrawal symptoms, making the taper more comfortable.
We have helped people in 73 countries over the last 11 years and we can also help you.
Other Names for Imovane: (Zopiclone, Zimovane)
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"If you feel trapped by pharmaceuticals like SSRI's and Benzodiazepines please know that there is hope. I am now free of the grip of Ativan and Klonopin. The Point of Return products and staff are the key to reclaiming your life! You can do this. I know because I've been there". -Paul M., (California) Ativan, Klonopin
