Posted by chemist on July 25, 2004, at 22:23:47
In reply to Re: Hallucinations on zolpidem, zopiclone, zaleplon, posted by jlbl2l on July 25, 2004, at 21:52:16
hello there, chemist here....
i did not - nor did the original poster - suggest that the three drugs referred to in the post were not being used correctly.
your statement in re: the ``z drugs'' being schedule IV is incorrect: zopiclone is not available in the U.S., the other 2 are, and are schedule IV. and you need not remind me of scheduling, thank you.
you claim that you ``know quite a bit and have numerous hookups'' because you claim to study autoimmune diseases and ``a lot of other immune related diseases,'' and are a ``volunteer researcher for the national chronic fatigue foundation.'' (this is from your post at http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20040724/msgs/370390.html)
given your extensive knowledge and research position, i am confused: you conduct research based on google searches instead of peer-reviewed literature? and you have actually taken all three drugs - 1 of which is not marketed in the U.S., so i assume you obtained it illegally or tried it while abroad - in a manner inconsistant with their proper use? why?
finally, back to the original post: the question pertained to taking the 3 ``z drugs'' as prescribed, not as you describe below. and i do look forward to those peer-reviewed citations and controlled studies that indicate that the ``z drugs'' are known to cause hallucinations when taken as prescribed.
all the best, chemist
> Just search google for this chemist. I suppose if the "z" medicines are used correctly (take it as you are just about to go into bed) it is less likely to cause hallucinations.
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> HOWEVER, if you purposely take it and "force" yourself (it isnt hard..) to stay awake on the "z" medicines, they cause hallcinations and perceptual changes.
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> So I would say that it is "very common" in people who are awake on the "z" medicines, but people who use it as prescribed don't have any problems. These medicines are hypnotics, and ive tried everyone one of them. Increasing the dose (double or triple it) and staying awake will EASILY cause hallcinations and severe short term memory loss.
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> Google any of the "z" drugs and you will see that people purposely stay awake to experience this, and it is quite common.
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> I remind you that the "z" drugs are schedule 4 in the USA. There is a reason for this :
> they are abuseable.
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