Eszopiclone (Cont.)

Eszopiclone: When and How Do I Take It?

Some general considerations for when and how to take eszopiclone include:
 
  • Eszopiclone comes in tablet form and is taken immediately before bedtime.
     
  • It is recommended that you take your eszopiclone dose with a glass of water, not immediately after a meal and not with food.
     
  • Eszopiclone works very quickly; make sure that you are ready for sleep before taking this drug. Do not take eszopiclone before driving or performing any tasks that require concentration.
     
  • For eszopiclone to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. Eszopiclone will not work if you stop taking it.
     

Eszopiclone Dosage

The dose of eszopiclone that your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Your age
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may be currently taking.
     
As with any medication, do not adjust your eszopiclone dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Eszopiclone Dosing for more information about dosing for eszopiclone.)
 

Eszopiclone Side Effects

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with eszopiclone. However, not everyone who takes eszopiclone will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate the medicine well. When side effects do occur, in most cases they are minor, meaning they require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider.
 
The most common side effects with eszopiclone include:
 
  • Unpleasant taste
  • Headache
  • Drowsiness.
     
(Click Side Effects of Eszopiclone to learn more about specific eszopiclone side effects, including serious side effects to look out for.)
 
You can also read about other possible side effects by going to the following eMedTV articles:
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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