Comparing Eszopiclone vs Zaleplon
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Prescription only
Eszopiclone induces and helps maintain sleep; however, it has been associated with unusual behaviors such as sleep-driving or food-making and consumption while asleep. In some people, effects persist... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Insomnia. Zaleplon may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Insomnia
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| More about Eszopiclone | More about Zaleplon | ||||||||||||||||
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Eszopiclone has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 443 ratings on Drugs.com. 43% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect. |
Zaleplon has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 134 ratings on Drugs.com. 43% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 43% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
View all Eszopiclone side effects |
View all Zaleplon side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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6 hours |
1 hour |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 384 drugs are known to interact with Eszopiclone:
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A total of 420 drugs are known to interact with Zaleplon:
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
August 13, 1999 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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