Side effects
If you go through any of the next severe side effects, prevent
considering Lunesta and seek emergency medical aid:
an sensitive reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your
throat; swelling of your lips, face, or tongue; hives).
day drowsiness, dizziness, or clumsiness;
more outgoing or aggressive behavior than normal;
confusion;
strange behavior;
memory loss problems;
agitation;
worsening of depression;
hallucinations; or
new feelings of depression.
Extra, less grievous side effects does be more likely to occur,
such as headache and unpleasant taste. If these get bothersome,
contact your doctor.
Precautions
Before ingesting this medicine, tell your health professional
if you have any liver disease; suffer from asthma, bronchitis,
emphysema, or another respiratory disease; or are depressed
or face suicidal opinions.
Use care when driving, functioning machinery, or performing
other hazardous activities. Lunesta will cause drowsiness
and may cause giddiness. If you undergo drowsiness or giddiness,
avert these actions. Lunesta ought be taken in just before
bedtime. You can see some carryover consequences the next
day.
Do not drink alcohol while taking Lunesta. Alcohol will increase
drowsiness and may increase giddiness when you are having
Lunesta, which could be unsafe.
Do not halt taking Lunesta suddenly if you have been consuming
it for more than 1 or 2 weeks. This may induce withdrawal
symptoms and cause you uncomfortable. Talk to your doctor
if you want to stop cure with Lunesta.
Do not ingest Lunesta without first talking to your health
professional if you are pregnant.
If you are over 65 years of age, you may be more likely to
get side effects from Lunesta. You may require a lower dosage
of this medicine.
Drug Interactions
caffeine, flumazenil, certain antidepressants, like citalopram,
fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, or sertraline, medications for fungal
infections, like ketoconazole, fluconazole, or itraconazole,
some medicines used to treat HIV infection or AIDS, like ritonavir,
St. John's wort.
Certain medications may cause additive drowsiness or decrease
alertness with eszopiclone:
alcohol
allergy, cough, or cold medications (antihistamines)
kava kava
medicines for anxiety
medicines for pain
medicines for treating mental problems
melatonin
other sedatives given for sleep
some medicines for Parkinson' s disease or other movement
disorders
valerian
Missed dose
Not applicable.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control
center or emergency room immediately.
Storage
Store at controlled room temperature, 20-25 degrees C (68-77
degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration
date.
Notes
Do not share this medication with others.
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