Zopiclone
Zopiclone
Also known as Imovane · Zimovane · Lunesta · Dopareel
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Duration
Experience
Primary effects
- Zopiclone induces a sedated, hazy, and mildly hypnotic state, primarily functioning as a sleep aid.
- At typical doses, it causes relaxation and a chilled feeling without strong euphoria.
Peak character
- The peak involves a quasi-dream-like state, slight inebriation, and headiness with a hint of disorientation.
- Physical clumsiness and difficulty with normal conversation may occur, creating a dazed feeling.
Negatives / side effects
- High doses risk blacking out.
- Users may experience a metallic taste in the mouth.
- The substance can make speech difficult and cause physical clumsiness, potentially betraying intoxication to others.
Aftereffects / comedown
- Users report good sleep, with a possible foggy feeling the following morning, though generally feeling well.
- Compared to benzodiazepines, zopiclone may result in a more apparent headspace and slightly more morning-after lag.
Reference dosage
Reference ranges from third-party harm-reduction databases. Individual response varies enormously — start lower than you think.
| light | 3.5mg+ |
| common | 5mg+ |
| strong | 7.5mg+ |
| heavy | 15mg+ |
Reagent testing
| Mandelin | Orange/brown |
| Marquis | Faint orange/yellow |
Adulterant detection: Cyclopyrrolone sedative. Limited specific reagent data.
Non-benzodiazepine sedative. Fentanyl strip for illicit-market pills.
Source
Reference fields and narrative for Zopiclone extracted from The Drug Users Bible by Dominic Milton Trott (MxZero Publishing, 2022).
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