Zimovane and Constipation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Constipation is reported as a side effect among people who take Zimovane (eszopiclone), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Xanax, and have Osteoporosis post-menopausal.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Constipation when taking Zimovane. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 390 people who have side effects when taking Zimovane from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zimovane?

Zimovane has active ingredients of eszopiclone. It is often used in insomnia. eHealthMe is studying from 523 Zimovane users. Check the latest studies of Zimovane.

What is Constipation?

Constipation is found to be associated with 3,004 drugs and 4,611 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Constipation.

On Jul, 08, 2026

390 people reported to have side effects when taking Zimovane.
Among them, 16 people (4.1%) have Constipation.

Among these 16 people:

What is the gender of people who have Constipation when taking Zimovane? *

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

What is the age of people who have Constipation when taking Zimovane? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zimovane? *

What are other side effects people have besides Constipation? *

Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 25.00%
Pain In Jaw: 4 people, 25.00%
Pain: 4 people, 25.00%
Nausea And Vomiting: 4 people, 25.00%
Suicide Attempt: 3 people, 18.75%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 3 people, 18.75%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 3 people, 18.75%
Diarrhea: 3 people, 18.75%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 3 people, 18.75%
C-Reactive Protein Increased: 3 people, 18.75%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis Post-Menopausal (weak bone with possibility to break after stopped menstrual cycles): 4 people, 25.00%
Schizophrenia, Paranoid Type (delusions and auditory hallucinations but relatively normal intellectual functioning and expression of affect): 3 people, 18.75%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 2 people, 12.50%
Breast Cancer: 2 people, 12.50%
Depression: 2 people, 12.50%
Laxative Supportive Care: 2 people, 12.50%
Analgesia: 2 people, 12.50%
Psychotic Disorder: 2 people, 12.50%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 2 people, 12.50%
Parkinson's Disease: 1 person, 6.25%

* 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 Zimovane) and Zimovane (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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