Eszopiclone or Lunesta Medication Information (dosing, side effects, patient counseling)

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Your medication Eszopiclone

Eszopiclone is also known by the brand name: Lunesta.
Eszopiclone comes in 1, 2, and 3mg tablets.
Eszopiclone is most commonly used for treating sleep problems. This medication is taken by mouth right before you get into bed. Do not take with or right after a meal.
Standard dosing of eszopiclone ranges from 1mg to 3mg once nightly at bedtime.
The best way to store eszopiclone:
• Store at room temperature.
• Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom or refrigerator.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs.

Some common side effects with eszopiclone include headache and a foul, salty, or metallic taste sensation that will persist in the mouth.
Some less common side effects include chest pain, drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, abnormal dreams, anxiety, and migraines.
Do not take eszopiclone if you have hypersensitivity to eszopiclone or any component of the formulation.
If you miss a dose of eszopiclone:
• This medication is taken on an as needed basis. Do not take more often than every 24 hours, unless told to do so by your doctor

When taking eszopiclone, remember it is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist if:
• You have signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever
• You have signs of low mood (depression), thoughts of killing yourself, nervousness, emotional ups and downs, thinking that is not normal, anxiety, or lack of interest in life
• You have hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not there)
• You have memory problems or loss
• You have very bad dizziness
• You have a change in balance
• You are feeling confused
• You are feeling very tired or weak
• You have a very upset stomach or are throwing up

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