A member asked:

I use these very sparingly but i had bad insomnia last night and want to take a lunesta (eszopiclone) my dr gave me. i had a glass of wine 4 hours ago. is it ok?

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Alcohol and Lunesta (eszopiclone): together may cause increased CNS depression. That being said 1 standard 6 oz glass of wine 4 hours ago really should not be a problem but frequent or excessive use together may be problematic.

Answered 10/12/2014

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Alcohol and sedative: I don't recommend alcohol and any sleep aids like lunesta (eszopiclone) that can cause respiratory depression. Perhaps try a benadryl or other sedating OTC antihistamine. The rate the alcohol leaves your body depends on weight and eating along with other factors.

Answered 10/13/2014

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