Eszopiclone is only available with a doctor’s prescription. It’s only accessible in the form of an oral tablet.
Eszopiclone is the active ingredient in the brand-name drug Lunesta. It’s also available as a generic drug. Generic drugs are often less expensive than brand-name prescriptions. In some cases, the brand-name and generic versions of the same medicine may be available in different forms and strengths.
Eszopiclone is a prescription-only medication. This suggests that there is a chance that this substance will be abused and that it could lead to addiction.
Why it’s used?
Insomnia is treated with Eszopiclone. You can have problems getting asleep, staying asleep, or both if you have this disease.
How does it work?
Eszopiclone belongs to the sedative-hypnotic medication category. A drug class is a collection of drugs that all work in the same way. These drugs are used to treat conditions that are very similar to one another.
Eszopiclone’s exact mechanism of action is uncertain. It may, however, boost the amount of gamma-aminobutyric acid, a natural substance found in the brain (GABA). This substance causes your brain’s activity to slow down.
Side Effects
Eszopiclone oral tablet side effects can range from moderate to severe. The following is a list of some of the most common side effects associated with eszopiclone use.
This isn’t a comprehensive list of all probable adverse effects. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for further information on the potential side effects of eszopiclone, as well as recommendations on how to deal with a bothersome side effect.
More common side effects
Some of the side effects of eszopiclone are:
- unpleasant taste in your mouth
- rash
- dizziness
- dry mouth
- drowsiness
- headache
- sneezing or runny nose
If the side effects are minor, they should subside within days or weeks. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if they become more severe or do not go away.
Overdose
Do not give Eszopiclone to anybody else. It is illegal to share it.
Your sleep pattern may naturally vary as you become older, and you may be awakened multiple times during the night. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about non-medicinal measures to improve your sleep, such as avoiding coffee before bedtime, avoiding naps, and going to bed at the same time every night.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, wait until you have time to sleep for 7 to 8 hours before taking it again.
Storage
Store away from light and moisture. Keep your distance from the restroom. All drugs should be kept out of reach of children and dogs.
Drug interactions can cause your prescriptions to act strangely or put you at risk for harmful side effects. This list does not cover all possible drug interactions. Keep track of everything you eat and drink (including prescription and nonprescription medications, as well as herbal supplements) and give it to your doctor. Without first consulting your doctor, do not begin, stop, or modify the dosage of any medications.
Interactions
Sodium oxybate is a product that may interact with Eszopiclone.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you’re taking any other drowsy medications, including opioid pain relievers (Codeine, hydrocodone), alcohol, marijuana (cannabis), other sleep or anxiety medications (alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants, or antihistamines.
