Zopiclone takes around 1 hour to work. You might feel sleepy or confused in the first few days after taking zopiclone.

Zopiclone is a type of medicine called a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic. It acts in the brain to aid sleep.

Long term use of zopiclone may cause tolerance and dependence, leading to withdrawal and rebound insomnia if the medicine is stopped abruptly.

Strong painkillers such as codeine, methadone, morphine, oxycodone, pethidine or tramadol.