Lunesta and Obsessive-compulsive disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Lunesta (eszopiclone), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Ambien, and have Restless leg syndrome.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Obsessive-compulsive disorder when taking Lunesta. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 25,141 people who have side effects when taking Lunesta from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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.

What is Obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;) is found to be associated with 682 drugs and 1,308 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Obsessive-compulsive disorder.

On Jul, 03, 2026

25,141 people reported to have side effects when taking Lunesta.
Among them, 39 people (0.16%) have Obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Could Lunesta cause Obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Among these 39 people:

How long have people been on Lunesta when they have Obsessive-compulsive disorder? *

What is the gender of people who have Obsessive-compulsive disorder when taking Lunesta? *

female: 47.37 %
male: 52.63 %

What is the age of people who have Obsessive-compulsive disorder when taking Lunesta? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lunesta? *

What are other side effects people have besides Obsessive-compulsive disorder? *

Depression: 16 people, 41.03%
Emotional Distress: 14 people, 35.90%
Suicidal Ideation: 14 people, 35.90%
Pathological Gambling: 13 people, 33.33%
Stress And Anxiety: 11 people, 28.21%
Suicide Attempt: 10 people, 25.64%
Weight Increased: 10 people, 25.64%
Injury: 10 people, 25.64%
Appetite - Increased (increased appetite is when you want to eat much more often or in larger quantities than your body requires): 8 people, 20.51%
High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 20.51%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 11 people, 28.21%
Stress And Anxiety: 9 people, 23.08%
High Blood Cholesterol: 8 people, 20.51%
Quit Smoking: 5 people, 12.82%
Joint Pain: 5 people, 12.82%
Pain: 5 people, 12.82%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 5 people, 12.82%
Depression: 5 people, 12.82%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 12.82%
Hypersensitivity: 4 people, 10.26%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Obsessive-compulsive disorder:

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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 Lunesta) and Lunesta (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?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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