This medication is used for treating insomnia (sleeping disorder). It helps you fall asleep faster and stay asleep for longer. It is a short term treatment. If you see very little or no change in your sleeping pattern after two weeks of use, report to your healthcare provider.
eszopiclone
This medicine is used as a tranquilizer to treat insomnia as a short-term treatment.
Contradications
This medicine is contraindicated in neuromuscular diseases causing skeletal muscle weakness, respiratory failure, and severe sleep apnea (sleep disorder in which breathing stops).
Side effects
The side effects of this medicine include taste abnormalities, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, memory loss, hallucinations, nightmares, confusion, and paradoxical effects (the opposite effect of the drug).
Expert Advice
Indications
This medicine is used as a tranquilizer to treat insomnia as a short-term treatment.
Contraindications
This medicine is contraindicated in neuromuscular diseases causing skeletal muscle weakness, respiratory failure, and severe sleep apnea (sleep disorder in which breathing stops).
Precautions
Precautions are advised in patients with a history of psychiatric illness, drug abuse and patients with muscle weakness. Prolonged use should be avoided, elderly patients should observe caution while using this medicine. Avoid driving or using heavy machinery the next day as this medicine may affect the performance of skilled tasks.
Side-effects
The side effects are, taste abnormalities, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, memory loss, hallucinations, nightmares, confusion, and paradoxical effects (the opposite effect of the drug).
Pregnancy
Risk cannot be out ruled, hence caution is advised.
Lactation
This medicine is contraindicated in lactating mothers.
FAQs
What are the uses of Eszopiclone?
How to store Eszopiclone?
Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.
Does this medicine have a lot of side effects?
This medicine does not have serious significant side effects if used according to the dose prescribed by your doctor. But make sure you do not over-use the medicine. For further guidance, consult your healthcare provider.
What are the precautions for taking Eszopiclone?
• You may feel dizzy therefore avoid tasks requiring alertness (e.g. driving) after taking this medicine • May experience memory loss for a short time. Usually if you sleep for 7-8 hours, it does not occur • Patients with drug abuse history must use with precaution
Does Eszopiclone have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?
This medicine should only be used by pregnant women if no safer alternate is available. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine. The effects of this medicine on lactating females are unknown. Consult your healthcare provider for guidance.
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