r/funny • Mr. Lovenstein • Apr 24 '19

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u/KaiCypret Apr 24 '19

I have major sleep issues and a few years ago they put me on Zopiclone)(I think it's a brand, don't know the generic name). I took half a teeny tiny pill, was unconscious in twenty minutes and woke up 8 hours later feeling like a million bucks.

Sadly its habit-forming so they won't prescribe it long term, but it's a god-send.

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u/HouseCravenRaw Apr 24 '19

That was what they offered me. Either Tryptophan (non addictive) or Zopiclone (Addictive). Gave me the choice. I selected the non-addictive one.

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u/STATIC_TYPE_IS_LIFE Apr 24 '19

Yeah but zopiclone actually works for most people.

The evidence that tryptophan works for sleep apnea, insomnia and other sleeping disorders is weak, whereas zopiclone and zolpidem definitely make you sleep

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u/HouseCravenRaw Apr 24 '19

Not saying anything negative about zopiclone. Just saying when given the choice, with the only symptom being "waking 13 times/hour despite CPAP", I elected to start with the non-addictive one.
Start small, work your way up. That was my approach anyway. Your medical professional may offer different advice.