Eszopiclone is a prescription drug that is licensed for the treatment of insomnia in adults. This eMedTV article explains the effects of this medication and offers information on its precautions and warnings, possible side effects, and dosing guidelines.
Common side effects of eszopiclone include dizziness and headache. Besides listing common side effects, this eMedTV resource also lists rare but possible side effects as well as serious problems that require immediate medical attention.
What is eszopiclone used for? As this eMedTV article explains, eszopiclone is used for treating insomnia in adults. Since sleep medicines are controlled substances and can be abused, eszopiclone should be used with caution.
For most people, eszopiclone dosing usually starts at 2 mg daily. As this eMedTV segment explains, however, those with trouble staying asleep may start at a higher dose of 3 mg. Also, elderly adults may start with a lower eszopiclone dosing of 1 mg.
Medicines such as nevirapine or imatinib may potentially cause drug interactions with eszopiclone. This eMedTV article lists other drugs that may cause an eszopiclone interaction and describes the complications that may occur as a result.
Before using eszopiclone, tell your doctor if you have depression, a history of addiction, or allergies. This eMedTV page lists other precautions and warnings with eszopiclone, including side effects to look out for, such as drowsiness or depression.
There is currently no generic eszopiclone available on the market. This eMedTV article discusses when generic eszopiclone products are expected to become available and explains the difference between a generic name and a generic version of a drug.
