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Eszopiclone

Eszopiclone is a hypnotic (sleep-enhancing) drug used for short-term treatment of people with insomnia.

Summary of Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
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Avoid: Reduced drug absorption/bioavailability—Avoid these supplements when taking this medication since the supplement may decrease the absorption and/or activity of the medication in the body.	Food
Avoid: Adverse interaction—Avoid these supplements when taking this medication because taking them together may cause undesirable or dangerous results.	Alcohol
Depletion or interference	None known
Side effect reduction/prevention	None known
Supportive interaction	None known

An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific evidence.

Interactions with Foods and Other Compounds

Food
Sleep onset may be delayed when eszopiclone is taken with or immediately following a heavy meal or one with a high fat content. For best results, take eszopiclone on an empty stomach.

Alcohol
Drinking alcohol while taking eszopiclone may enhance unwanted side effects. Therefore, alcohol should be avoided.

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The information presented in Healthnotes is for informational purposes only. It is based on scientific studies (human, animal, or in vitro), clinical experience, or traditional usage as cited in each article. The results reported may not necessarily occur in all individuals. For many of the conditions discussed, treatment with prescription or over the counter medication is also available. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or chemist for any health problem and before using any supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires September 2008.

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Interactions with Foods and Other Compounds