Comparing Oxazepam vs Zopiclone

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Oxazepam

Zopiclone

Prescription only

Oxazepam may be used short-term to relieve anxiety or symptoms related to alcohol withdrawal; however, it is addictive and withdrawal symptoms may be experienced when you stop taking it. Prescribed... View more

Prescription only

Prescribed for Insomnia. Zopiclone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

Oxazepam has an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from a total of 87 ratings on Drugs.com. 75% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 9% reported a negative effect.

Zopiclone has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 54 ratings on Drugs.com. 85% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 2% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

Drowsiness (5.7%)
Memory loss (5.7%)
Anxiety (4.6%)
Withdrawal (4.6%)
Sleepy (3.4%)

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Drowsiness (9.3%)
Metallic taste (9.3%)
Headaches (7.4%)
Insomnia (7.4%)
Bad taste (5.6%)

Drug Class

Benzodiazepines

None

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

N/A

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	100 each
Strength	15 mg
Per unit^*	$1.12
Cost^*	$111.82

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Dosage Forms

Oral capsule

N/A

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

5.7 hours

N/A

CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms

Some potential for abuse

Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.

Unknown

CSA Schedule is unknown.

Pregnancy Category

Category N Not classified

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Drug Interactions

A total of 409 drugs are known to interact with Oxazepam:

30 major drug interactions (158 brand and generic names)
347 moderate drug interactions (1402 brand and generic names)
32 minor drug interactions (528 brand and generic names)

No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of oxazepam such as dizziness, drowsiness, and... View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

First Approval Date

June 04, 1965

N/A

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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¹ The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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Comparing Oxazepam vs Zopiclone

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