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Indications

Insomnia

Sleepon is indicated for the management of insomnia, including difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep during the night, and waking up too early in the morning.

⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.

Pharmacology

Eszopiclone (the s-isomer of zopiclone) is a sedative/hypnotic. It is a non-benzodiazepine that acts by interacting with GABA-receptor complexes. It is rapidly absorbed and has an elimination half-life (t 1/2) of approximately 6 hours in non-elderly adults. In elderly patients, the half-life is approximately 9 hours.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Eszopiclone falls under FDA pregnancy category C. Well-controlled studies in pregnant women are lacking, so it should be used in pregnancy only if the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby. Whether Eszopiclone passes into breast milk is not known, but since many medicines do pass into breast milk, it should be given to a breastfeeding mother with caution.

⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Dosage Reference

⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.

Adults: Adult dose: The dose of Eszopiclone should be tailored to the individual. For most non-elderly adults (aged 18 to 64), the recommended starting dose is 2 mg by mouth, taken immediately before bedtime. Treatment may be started at, or increased to, 3 mg where clinically appropriate. For elderly patients (aged 65 and older) who have difficulty falling asleep, the recommended starting dose is 1 mg by mouth, taken immediately before bedtime; in these patients the dose may be increased to 2 mg where clinically appropriate. For elderly patients who have difficulty staying asleep, the recommended dose is 2 mg immediately before bedtime. Pediatric dose: Pediatric dosing is not available. Taking Eszopiclone with, or immediately after, a heavy, high-fat meal slows its absorption and would be expected to reduce its effect on how quickly sleep is reached.