MedDataToolEszopiclone is a medication used to help treat insomnia, making it easier for you to fall asleep and stay asleep. It works by interacting with certain receptors in the brain that help regulate sleep. You take it as a tablet right before bedtime, starting with a dose of 1 mg, which can be increased to a maximum of 3 mg if needed. It's important to know that you should not take this medication if you have had unusual sleep behaviors while using it before. Additionally, if you are taking strong medications that affect liver enzymes, like ketoconazole, you may need a lower dose of eszopiclone.
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Uses
- Insomnia.
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Dosage
Start with 1 mg before bedtime.
May increase to 2 mg or 3 mg if needed.
Elderly patients should not exceed 2 mg.
Do not take with or after a meal.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects
Common
unpleasant tasteheadachedizzinessdry mouthsleep-walking
Serious
sleep-drivingabnormal thinkingsevere allergic reactions
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Warnings
⚠ Important warnings
- May cause complex sleep behaviors like sleep-walking.
- Discontinue if complex sleep behavior occurs.
- Elderly or liver-impaired patients should limit dose to 2 mg.
- Risk of next-day impairment if higher doses are taken.
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Drug interactions
- Ethanolincreases risk of impairmentMonitor
- Ketoconazoleincreases exposure to eszopicloneMonitor
- Rifampicinmay decrease effects of eszopiclone.Caution
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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).