Methods of treatment of menopause and perimenopause using eszopiclone
The invention relates to the use of eszopiclone for the treatment of symptoms accompanying perimenopause or menopause.
1. A method for treating hot flashes accompanying perimenopause or menopause in a patient having perimenopause or menopause symptoms, the method comprising administering to the patient having perimenopause or menopause symptoms a therapeutically effective amount of eszopiclone having an enantiomeric excess greater than ninety percent.
2. A method according to claim 1 wherein said eszopiclone is administered parenterally, transdermally, orally or by inhalation.
3. A method according to claim 1 wherein said eszopiclone is administered in an amount of 0.5 mg to 15 mg per day.
4. A method according to claim 3 wherein said eszopiclone is administered in an amount chosen from of 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg and 3.0 mg per dosage.