Zopiclone and Initial insomnia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Initial insomnia 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 Synthroid, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Initial insomnia 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 Initial insomnia?

Initial insomnia (feeling of inadequate or poor-quality sleep) is found to be associated with 713 drugs and 690 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Initial insomnia.

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On Aug, 28, 2026

52,551 people reported to have side effects when taking Zopiclone.
Among them, 90 people (0.17%) have Initial insomnia.

Among these 90 people:

How long have people been on Zopiclone when they have Initial insomnia? *

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

female: 88.75 %
male: 11.25 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Zopiclone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Initial insomnia? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 40 people, 44.44%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 35 people, 38.89%
Depression: 29 people, 32.22%
Dizziness: 28 people, 31.11%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 27 people, 30.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 25 people, 27.78%
Depressed Mood: 24 people, 26.67%
Feeling Abnormal: 22 people, 24.44%
Pain: 20 people, 22.22%
Pain In Extremity: 20 people, 22.22%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 16 people, 17.78%
High Blood Pressure: 15 people, 16.67%
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 14 people, 15.56%
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (excessive, uncontrollable, unexplained and often irrational worry): 12 people, 13.33%
High Blood Cholesterol: 9 people, 10.00%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 8 people, 8.89%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 8 people, 8.89%
Weight Loss: 6 people, 6.67%
Cardiac Disorder: 6 people, 6.67%
Hyperchlorhydria (gastric acid levels are higher in stomach): 6 people, 6.67%

* 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?

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