Comparing Eszopiclone vs Trazodone
Eszopiclone | Trazodone |
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Eszopiclone | Trazodone |
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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
Trazodone is mostly used for its sleep-inducing effects (an off-label indication) rather than as an antidepressant. Only generic forms are available which makes it a lot cheaper than some other... View more |
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More about Eszopiclone | More about Trazodone | ||||||||||||||||
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Eszopiclone has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 427 ratings on Drugs.com. 43% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% reported a negative effect. |
Trazodone has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 1409 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: eszopiclone side effects in more detail. |
See also: trazodone side effects in more detail. |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all eszopiclone prices |
View all trazodone prices |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Lunesta |
N/A |
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Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
6 hours |
7.5 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 369 drugs are known to interact with eszopiclone:
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A total of 647 drugs are known to interact with trazodone:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
December 15, 2004 |
December 24, 1981 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** 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.
Further information
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