Eszopiclone is a hypnotic (sleep-enhancing) drug used for short-term treatment of people
with insomnia.
Summary of
Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
In some cases, an herb or supplement may appear in more than one category, which may seem
contradictory. For clarification, read the full article for details about the summarized
interactions.
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
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Avoid: Adverse interaction—Avoid these supplements when taking this
medication because taking them together may cause undesirable or dangerous results. |
Alcohol
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| Depletion or interference |
None known
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| Side effect reduction/prevention |
None known
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| Supportive interaction |
None known
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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.