Minivelle and Lunesta drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Minivelle (estradiol) and Lunesta (eszopiclone). Common drug interactions include application site burn among females.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Minivelle and Lunesta. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Minivelle?
Minivelle has active ingredients of estradiol. eHealthMe is studying from 3,480 Minivelle users. Check the latest studies of Minivelle.
What is Lunesta?
Lunesta has active ingredients of eszopiclone. It is often used in insomnia. eHealthMe is studying from 26,936 Lunesta users. Check the latest studies of Lunesta.
12 people who take Minivelle and Lunesta together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Minivelle and Lunesta, by gender? *:
female:
- Application site burn
- Application site pruritus (application site severe itching of the skin)
- Application site scar
- Application site urticaria
- Asthma
- Complex regional pain syndrome (long lasting pain condition most often affecting one of the limbs (arms, legs, hands, or feet))
- Death
- Drug ineffective
- Dry eye (lack of adequate tears)
- Dry mouth
male:
n/a
What are the common drug interactions of Minivelle and Lunesta, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
- Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)
- Dry mouth
- Gingival hyperplasia (overgrowth of gums)
- Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation)
- Leukoplakia (white and gray patches inside the mouth)
- Ligament disorder (disease of ligament)
- Lip dry
- Oral papilloma (viral infection of mouth)
- Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect)
- Rotator cuff syndrome (a spectrum of conditions affecting the rotator cuff tendons of the shoulder)
50-59:
- Application site burn
- Application site discolouration
- Application site erythema (redness of the skin at application site)
- Application site irritation
- Application site papules (solid elevation of skin with no visible fluid at application site)
- Application site pruritus (application site severe itching of the skin)
- Application site scar
- Application site urticaria
- Drug ineffective
60+:
- Application site burn
- Application site pruritus (application site severe itching of the skin)
- Ocular hyperaemia (an abnormally large amount of blood in eye)
- Photophobia (extreme sensitivity to light)
- Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Vision blurred
- Chronic kidney disease
- Dermatitis contact (skin reaction (dermatitis) resulting from exposure to allergens)
- Tubulointerstitial nephritis (a form of nephritis affecting the interstitium of the kidneys surrounding the tubules)
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 16.67%
- Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 2 people, 16.67%
- Depression: 2 people, 16.67%
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 16.67%
- Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 16.67%
- Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 1 person, 8.33%
- Indigestion: 1 person, 8.33%
- Birth Control: 1 person, 8.33%
- Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 1 person, 8.33%
- Cough: 1 person, 8.33%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Browse all drug interactions of Minivelle and Lunesta:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Browse all side effects of Minivelle:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Lunesta:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Minivelle and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Lunesta and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Lai SW, Lai HC, Lin CL, Liao KF, "Zopiclone use associated with increased risk of acute pancreatitis: a case–control study in Taiwan", International journal of clinical practice, 2015 Nov .
- Lai SW, Lai HC, Lin CL, Liao KF, "Zopiclone use associated with increased risk of acute pancreatitis: a case–control study in Taiwan", International journal of clinical practice, 2015 Nov .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on estradiol and eszopiclone (the active ingredients of Minivelle and Lunesta, respectively), and Minivelle and Lunesta (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Who is eHealthMe?
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