SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Lunesta

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Lunesta

Lunesta has 37 Side Effects total
12 are Life Threatening
3 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Lunesta

Lunesta is also known by the generic name Eszopiclone USES: This medication is used to treat sleep problems (insomnia). It may help you fall asleep faster, sleep better during the night, and stay asleep longer. Eszopiclone belongs to a class of drugs known as hypnotics.

Lunesta has 12 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lunesta

Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lunesta

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lunesta

Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lunesta

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lunesta

Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lunesta

Critical Seriousness - Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lunesta

Critical Seriousness - Injury - Trauma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lunesta

Critical Seriousness - Migraine Headache - Migraine is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lunesta

Critical Seriousness - Problem Behavior - Behavioral Disorders is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lunesta

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lunesta

Critical Seriousness - Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lunesta

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Lunesta has 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lunesta Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lunesta Taste Problems - Dysgeusia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lunesta Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Lunesta

Lunesta Drug-Drug Interactions

Lunesta has interactions of severe seriousness with 2 drug(s):

Lunesta has 1 severe interactions with Sodium Oxybate. Click here to see them

Lunesta has 1 severe interactions with Xyrem. Click here to see them

Lunesta has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Lunesta has interactions of moderate seriousness with 64 drug(s).

Lunesta has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Lunesta has 7 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Lunesta.

Lunesta Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications

Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Lunesta.

Depression is a contraindication of Lunesta.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Lunesta.

Contraindication Warnings

Debilitation - Weakened Patient is a contraindication of Lunesta.

Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Severe Chronic Obstructed Lung Disease is a contraindication of Lunesta.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Lunesta.

Sleep Automatism - Perform Complex Natural behaviors while Asleep is a contraindication of Lunesta.

Lunesta has 6 related brands and strengths:

Eszopiclone 1 Mg Tab Eszopiclone 2 Mg Tab Eszopiclone 3 Mg Tab Lunesta 1 Mg Tab Lunesta 2 Mg Tab Lunesta 3 Mg Tab

Lunesta - Symptoms of overdose may include
confusion, fainting, or a deep sleep from which you cannot be awakened.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.