Zopiclone and Faecal incontinence - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Faecal incontinence 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 Diazepam, and have Bipolar i disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Faecal incontinence 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 54,330 Zopiclone users. Check the latest studies of Zopiclone.

What is Faecal incontinence?

Faecal incontinence (a lack of control over passing stool) is found to be associated with 770 drugs and 1,379 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Faecal incontinence.

On Jul, 10, 2026

52,551 people reported to have side effects when taking Zopiclone.
Among them, 20 people (0.04%) have Faecal incontinence.

Could Zopiclone cause Faecal incontinence?

Among these 20 people:

How long have people been on Zopiclone when they have Faecal incontinence? *

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

female: 70 %
male: 30 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Zopiclone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Faecal incontinence? *

Urinary Incontinence (inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination): 9 people, 45.00%
Headache (pain in head): 7 people, 35.00%
Diarrhea: 7 people, 35.00%
Depressed Mood: 6 people, 30.00%
Nausea And Vomiting: 6 people, 30.00%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 6 people, 30.00%
Disturbance In Attention: 5 people, 25.00%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 5 people, 25.00%
Abdominal Pain: 5 people, 25.00%
Suicidal Ideation: 5 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Bipolar I Disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode): 3 people, 15.00%
Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 2 people, 10.00%
Tooth Impacted (a tooth that fails to fully pass through the gums): 1 person, 5.00%
Polyarthritis (arthritis which involves 5 or more joints simultaneously): 1 person, 5.00%
Pain: 1 person, 5.00%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 1 person, 5.00%
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 1 person, 5.00%
Diarrhea: 1 person, 5.00%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 1 person, 5.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Faecal incontinence:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Faecal incontinence:

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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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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