Methods of treatment of chronic pain using eszopiclone
The invention relates to the use of eszopiclone for the treatment of low-level, chronic pain and fatigue associated with pain.
1. A method for treating pain in a patient suffering from pain associated with fibromyalgia, the method comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of eszopiclone having an enantiomeric excess greater than 90%.
2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the therapeutically effective amount of eszopiclone is administered parenterally, transdermally, orally or by inhalation.
3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the therapeutically effective amount of eszopiclone is administered in an amount of 0.5 mg to 15 mg per day.
4. A method according to claim 3 , wherein the therapeutically effective amount of eszopiclone is administered in an amount chosen from 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, and 3.0 mg per dosage.