Zopiclone and Diverticulum - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Diverticulum is reported as a side effect among people who take Zopiclone (eszopiclone), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Pantoprazole, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Diverticulum when taking Zopiclone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 52,551 people who have side effects when taking Zopiclone from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zopiclone?

Zopiclone has active ingredients of eszopiclone. It is often used in insomnia. eHealthMe is studying from 54,331 Zopiclone users. Check the latest studies of Zopiclone.

What is Diverticulum?

Diverticulum (out pouching of a hollow (or a fluid-filled) structure in the body) is found to be associated with 1,150 drugs and 982 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Diverticulum.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

52,551 people reported to have side effects when taking Zopiclone.
Among them, 28 people (0.05%) have Diverticulum.

Among these 28 people:

How long have people been on Zopiclone when they have Diverticulum? *

What is the gender of people who have Diverticulum when taking Zopiclone? *

female: 63.64 %
male: 36.36 %

What is the age of people who have Diverticulum when taking Zopiclone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zopiclone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Diverticulum? *

Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 10 people, 35.71%
Abdominal Pain: 7 people, 25.00%
Back Pain: 7 people, 25.00%
Rectal Haemorrhage (bleeding from anus): 6 people, 21.43%
Diverticulitis (digestive disease which involves the formation of pouches (diverticula) within the bowel wall): 5 people, 17.86%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 17.86%
Abdominal Discomfort: 5 people, 17.86%
Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus): 5 people, 17.86%
Pain In Extremity: 4 people, 14.29%
Orthostatic Hypotension (a medical condition consisting of a sudden decrease in blood pressure when a person stands up): 4 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 25.00%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 6 people, 21.43%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 4 people, 14.29%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 10.71%
Pain: 3 people, 10.71%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 10.71%
Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 2 people, 7.14%
Asthma: 2 people, 7.14%
Nasal Congestion (blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels): 2 people, 7.14%
Joint Pain: 2 people, 7.14%

* 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 Zopiclone) and Zopiclone (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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