An 82-year-old woman with a background of depression and osteoporosis falls in her bathroom and sustains a Colles' fracture. She has been taking Zopic...

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An 82-year-old woman with a background of depression and osteoporosis falls in her bathroom and sustains a Colles' fracture. She has been taking Zopiclone 7.5 mg at night for 3 years for insomnia. According to STOPP/START criteria, what is the concern about Zopiclone?

Accepted Answer

Z-drugs (Zopiclone, Zolpidem) are associated with increased risk of falls and fractures in older people and should not be used for more than 4 weeks

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Zopiclone is safe for long-term use in older people

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Zopiclone has no sedative properties

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Zopiclone increases bone density

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Zopiclone should be replaced with Diazepam for better sleep

uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): STOPP Criteria - Z-Drug Prescribing

An 82-year-old woman with a background of depression and osteoporosis falls in her bathroom and sustains a Colles' fracture. She has been taking Zopiclone 7.5 mg at night for 3 years for insomnia. According to STOPP/START criteria, what is the concern about Zopiclone?