Eszopiclone and Hallucination, visual - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hallucination, visual is reported as a side effect among people who take Eszopiclone (eszopiclone), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Escitalopram, and have Generalized anxiety disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hallucination, visual when taking Eszopiclone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,164 people who have side effects when taking Eszopiclone from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Eszopiclone?

Eszopiclone has active ingredients of eszopiclone. It is often used in insomnia. eHealthMe is studying from 4,259 Eszopiclone users. Check the latest studies of Eszopiclone.

What is Hallucination, visual?

Hallucination, visual (seeing things that aren't there) is found to be associated with 1,059 drugs and 1,370 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hallucination, visual.

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On Aug, 22, 2026

4,164 people reported to have side effects when taking Eszopiclone.
Among them, 24 people (0.58%) have Hallucination, visual.

Could Eszopiclone cause Hallucination, visual?

Among these 24 people:

How long have people been on Eszopiclone when they have Hallucination, visual? *

What is the gender of people who have Hallucination, visual when taking Eszopiclone? *

female: 80.95 %
male: 19.05 %

What is the age of people who have Hallucination, visual when taking Eszopiclone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Eszopiclone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hallucination, visual? *

Confusional State: 6 people, 25.00%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 5 people, 20.83%
Serotonin Syndrome (occurs when two drugs that affect the body's level of serotonin are taken together at the same time): 5 people, 20.83%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 16.67%
Hyperreflexia (overactive or over responsive reflexes): 4 people, 16.67%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 16.67%
Muscle Rigidity (muscle stiffness): 4 people, 16.67%
Clonus (series of involuntary, rhythmic, muscular contractions and relaxations): 3 people, 12.50%
Fall: 3 people, 12.50%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 3 people, 12.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (excessive, uncontrollable, unexplained and often irrational worry): 5 people, 20.83%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 16.67%
Glaucoma (increased fluid pressure in the eye with vision loss): 4 people, 16.67%
Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 3 people, 12.50%
Hallucination, Tactile (sensation of physical contact with an object that isn't there): 3 people, 12.50%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 3 people, 12.50%
Type 2 Diabetes: 3 people, 12.50%
Parkinson's Disease: 3 people, 12.50%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 4.17%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 1 person, 4.17%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related 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 eszopiclone (the active ingredients of Eszopiclone) and Eszopiclone (the brand name). 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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