Lunesta and Panic attacks - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Panic attacks is reported as a side effect among people who take Lunesta (eszopiclone), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Xanax, and have Stress and anxiety.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Panic attacks 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 26,931 Lunesta users. Check the latest studies of Lunesta.

What is Panic attacks?

Panic attacks is found to be associated with 2,582 drugs and 2,068 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Panic attacks.



On Oct, 13, 2025

25,141 people reported to have side effects when taking Lunesta.
Among them, 148 people (0.59%) have Panic attacks.

Could Lunesta cause Panic attacks?

Among these 148 people:

How long have people been on Lunesta when they have Panic attacks? *

What is the gender of people who have Panic attacks when taking Lunesta? *

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What is the age of people who have Panic attacks when taking Lunesta? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lunesta? *

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What are other side effects people have besides Panic attacks? *

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What are the existing conditions these people have? *

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* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-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+

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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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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