Eszopiclone

Pronounced es-ZOP-i-klone

Brand names: Lunesta

Type: Sedative-hypnotic (sleep medicine) · All Mental Health Medicines

What Eszopiclone is used for

• Insomnia
• Long-term insomnia treatment in selected patients

Common side effects

• Metallic or bitter taste
• Headache
• Drowsiness the next day
• Dry mouth

Important cautions

• Can cause complex sleep behaviors such as sleep-driving while not fully awake — stop and tell your care team if these occur
• Can impair next-morning driving, especially at higher amounts

How it comes

Tablets. This guide lists forms only — it never lists strengths or doses.