Zopiclone (brand name Imovane in Canada, Australia and Zimovane in the UK) is a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic (a cyklopyrrolone, wich increases the normal transmission of the signal substance GABA in the central nerve system, like bensodiazepines do, however in a rather different way) agent used in the treatment of insomnia. In the United States, zopiclone is not commercially available, although its active stereoisomer, eszopiclone, is sold under t...
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Zopiclone (brand name Imovane in Canada, Australia and Zimovane in the UK) is a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic (a cyklopyrrolone, wich increases the normal transmission of the signal substance GABA in the central nerve system, like bensodiazepines do, however in a rather different way) agent used in the treatment of insomnia. In the United States, zopiclone is not commercially available, although its active stereoisomer, eszopiclone, is sold under the name Lunesta (see History). Zopiclone is a controlled substance in the United States, Japan, Brazil and some European countries, and may be illegal to possess without a prescription.
Zopiclone is known colloquially as a "Z-drug". Other Z-drugs include zaleplon (Sonata) and zolpidem (Ambien and AmbienCR) and were initially thought to be less addictive and/or habit-forming than benzodiazepines. However, this appraisal has shifted somewhat in the last few years as cases of addiction and habituation have been presented. It is recommended that...
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