Sedatives & Hypnotics
Zopiclone (Imovane)
Street names: Imovane, Zimovane, Zop
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⚡What it does
- Sleep within 30 min
- Mild euphoria, amnesia at higher doses
⚠Key risks
- Dependence and brutal rebound insomnia
- Metallic taste, dry mouth
- Sleep-walking and next-day impairment
✚Overdose signs
- Deep sedation
- Slow breathing with other depressants
- Confusion, ataxia
📋Quick facts
Also known asImovane, Zimovane, Zop
CategorySedatives & Hypnotics
Schedule / classRx-only; Class C (UK); unscheduled US (not FDA-approved)
AppearanceBlue film-coated tablets (3.75/7.5 mg); blisters branded 'ZOP'
Street price~$1–$5 per 7.5 mg tablet (diverted)
Legal statusRx-only; Class C UK; Schedule IV Canada; not marketed in US (eszopiclone is the US version)
Last updated2026-09-14
Sources: NHS, FDA
Category comparison — Sedatives & Hypnotics
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zopiclone (Imovane) | Rx-only; Class C | Dependence and brutal rebound insomnia; Metallic taste, dry mouth | ~$1–$5 per 7.5 mg tablet |
| Eszopiclone (Lunesta) | Schedule IV | Dependence, rebound insomnia; Next-day driving impairment (FDA lowest-dose warning) | ~$2–$8 per 3 mg tablet |
| Zolpidem (Ambien/Stilnox) | Schedule IV | Sleep-walking, sleep-driving, hallucinations; Dependence and rebound insomnia | ~$2–$10 per 10 mg tablet |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Zopiclone (Imovane) look like?
Blue film-coated tablets (3.75/7.5 mg); blisters branded 'ZOP'
What are the signs of a Zopiclone (Imovane) overdose?
Deep sedation; Slow breathing with other depressants; Confusion, ataxia Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Dependence and brutal rebound insomnia Dependence can develop with regular use.