Benzodiazepine, zolpidem or zopiclone use in females of childbearing potential

There are no major concerns associated with benzodiazepine (eg clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam, temazepam), zolpidem or zopiclone use in a female of childbearing potential, regardless of whether they are using a hormonal contraceptive.

If a patient taking a benzodiazepine, zolpidem or zopiclone wishes to plan a pregnancy, see Principles of psychotropic use in females of childbearing potential for advice on preconception planning and, as relevant, Benzodiazepine use during pregnancy or Zolpidem or zopiclone use during pregnancy. If the patient has been taking a benzodiazepine long term to treat an anxiety disorder and the decision is made to stop the drug, see here.

If the patient has been taking a benzodiazepine, zolpidem or zopiclone long term to treat insomnia, see here for advice on stopping the drug.