Can I take Fluoxetine along with Zopiclone?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I cannot sleep and take one tablet of Fluoxetine once daily. Can I take 20 mg tablet of Fluoxetine thrice daily and one tablet of Zopiclone 3.75 mg once daily?

Answered by Dr. Padmapriya Chandran

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MBBS

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Dr. Padmapriya Chandran is a psychiatrist, psychologist, and Counsellor with 20 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS in 2003 and DPM in 2008 from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. She diagnoses illnesses, manages treatment, and provides a range of therapies for complex and serious mental illnesses. As a psychologist, she focuses on providing psychotherapy (talk therapy) to help patients. She is currently practicing in Chennai.

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Hello,

Welcome to iciniq.com.

Thank you for your query.

I understand your concern. Taking an overdose of medication will never help you. First of all, you have to be evaluated for sleep disturbance which can be a symptom of an underlying psychiatric problem. Fluoxetine can act as a stimulant and can worsen your sleep disturbance. Zopiclone can induce hallucinations when overdosed. I suggest you to stop Zopiclone and take tablet Zosert (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) 50 mg twice daily along with tablet Clonotril (benzodiazepine) 0.5 mg at night for a period of two weeks. Fluoxetine can be continued at 20 mg once daily in the morning along with the above prescription.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At May 18, 2023
Reviewed At July 19, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Padmapriya Chandran is a psychiatrist, psychologist, and Counsellor with 20 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS in 2003 and DPM in 2008 from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. She diagnoses illnesses, manages treatment, and provides a range of therapies for complex and serious mental illnesses. As a psychologist, she focuses on providing psychotherapy (talk therapy) to help patients. She is currently practicing in Chennai.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Padmapriya Chandran is a psychiatrist, psychologist, and Counsellor with 20 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS in 2003 and DPM in 2008 from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. She diagnoses illnesses, manages treatment, and provides a range of therapies for complex and serious mental illnesses. As a psychologist, she focuses on providing psychotherapy (talk therapy) to help patients. She is currently practicing in Chennai.

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