Zopiclone and Orgasmic dysfunction - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Orgasmic dysfunction is reported as a side effect among people who take Zopiclone (eszopiclone), especially for people who are 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Melatonin, and have Tearfulness.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Orgasmic dysfunction 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 Orgasmic dysfunction?

Orgasmic dysfunction (not getting orgasm) is found to be associated with 250 drugs and 562 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Orgasmic dysfunction.

On Apr, 12, 2026

52,551 people reported to have side effects when taking Zopiclone.
Among them, 14 people (0.03%) have Orgasmic dysfunction.

Could Zopiclone cause Orgasmic dysfunction?

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Zopiclone when they have Orgasmic dysfunction? *

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

What are other drugs people take besides Zopiclone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Orgasmic dysfunction? *

Morbid Thoughts (serious thoughts): 11 people, 78.57%
Nightmares (unpleasant dreams): 11 people, 78.57%
Hair Loss: 11 people, 78.57%
Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 11 people, 78.57%
Headache (pain in head): 11 people, 78.57%
Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation): 11 people, 78.57%
Joint Pain: 11 people, 78.57%
Libido Decreased (loss of interest in sex): 11 people, 78.57%
Loss Of Libido (loss of sexual urge): 11 people, 78.57%
Depressed Mood: 11 people, 78.57%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Tearfulness (excess tearing): 11 people, 78.57%
Emotional Distress: 8 people, 57.14%
Rashes (redness): 5 people, 35.71%
Polyomavirus-Associated Nephropathy (polyomavirus-associated kidney disease): 1 person, 7.14%
Pain: 1 person, 7.14%
Nervousness: 1 person, 7.14%
Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 1 person, 7.14%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Orgasmic dysfunction:

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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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