Eszopiclone Benefits & Uses

Eszopiclone is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Insomnia

Eszopiclone Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Insomnia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Insomnia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Eszopiclone Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Eszopiclone is used -

Common

Sleepiness
Dizziness
Nervousness
Headache
Altered taste
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Confusion
Peripheral Edema
Rash
Dry Mouth
Dyspepsia

Unknown

Memory problems

Eszopiclone Related Warnings

Is the use of Eszopiclone safe for pregnant women?

Eszopiclone can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Eszopiclone right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Eszopiclone safe during breastfeeding?

Eszopiclone should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Eszopiclone on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Eszopiclone. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Eszopiclone on the Liver?

Eszopiclone may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Eszopiclone on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Eszopiclone on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Eszopiclone with Other Drugs

Eszopiclone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Codeine

Tramadol

Moderate

Doxylamine

Alfentanil

Amiodarone

Amitriptyline

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Eszopiclone Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Eszopiclone unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Liver Disease
Angioedema
Depression
Suicidal Tendency
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

Frequently asked Questions about Eszopiclone

Is this Eszopiclone habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Eszopiclone is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Eszopiclone can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Eszopiclone only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Eszopiclone cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Eszopiclone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Eszopiclone

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Eszopiclone, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Eszopiclone

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Eszopiclone.

Unknown