Question 1

what happens (other than tasting horrible) if i cut my lunesta in half?

Accepted Answer

: Not all pills can be cut in half. Check with your pharmacist. And more importantly if your dose is too high talk with your doctor about a lower dose.

Question 2

i have been taking lunesta for a month i would like to dtop taking it what is the best way?

Accepted Answer

: Lunesta appears to be one of the more effective sleep agents, and sudden cessation would likely cause insomnia.  Taper off slowly, working closely with your doctor.  Focus on  sleep hygiene approaches.

Question 3

i took my normal 3mg lunesta at 11:00 pm and at 3:30 am i accidentally took 2 more.  what are likely affects?

Accepted Answer

Increased sleepiness: Taking a total of 5mg of Lunesta is likely to increase the side effects of the medication without improving your sleep.  You are more likely to have the impulsivity, agitation, bizarre behavior, hallucinations, sense of being outside of yourself, depression, and even suicidal thoughts.  Since you have already slept it off, it is unlikely there will be further effects.

Question 4

i have been taking ambien 10 mg nightly for years but it wears off after about 3-4 hours can i then take a 1 mg of lunesta (eszopiclone) when i wake up. ?

Accepted Answer

Ambien (zolpidem) CR: You can take Ambien CR which has little longer half life or just take Lunesta (eszopiclone) before sleep. These two hypnotics are quite useful for sleep maintainance Insomnia. Then there are  techniques that a Sleep specialist can teach you like Stimulus control therapy and Sleep Restriction. These in the long run are more efficacious.

Question 5

is lunesta safe to take with buspirone?

Accepted Answer

: The combination of BuSpar and Lunesta may cause an increased/combined sedating effect but there would be no harmful, lasting drug interactions from taking the two drugs together.

Question 6

does lunesta (eszopiclone) actually work?

Accepted Answer

Lunesta (eszopiclone): It is an effective sleep medication, if u can tolerate the sour after-taste in mouth.

Question 7

is 4mg of lunesta (eszopiclone) ok to take?

Accepted Answer

Lunesta (eszopiclone): The recommended dose is 2 or 3 mg, if you do not have liver disease, otherwise 1 mg is safer, if you need more than 3 mg it is better to see sleep doctor to find out the cause of your insomnia.

Question 8

can you take diclofenac and lunesta together?

Accepted Answer

No prob.: Diclofenac is an anti-inflammatory medication. Lunesta is a sleep medication. They can be taken together.

Question 9

does lunesta (eszopiclone) have a shelf life?

Accepted Answer

Lunesta (eszopiclone): Lunesta (eszopiclone) has a half life of 5-7 hours

Question 10

what do you think about lunesta (eszopiclone)?

Accepted Answer

Treats insomnia: Lunesta (eszopiclone) is a medication specifically intended to treat insomnia. It has a short duration of action and does not interfere with normal sleep patterns as much as medications like benadryl, trazodone, or benzodiazepines (ativan, xanax, Klonopin etc).  It has an abuse  and dependence potential. Patients may have withdrawal symptoms if taking for an extended period of time.

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What happens (other than tasting horrible) if i cut my lunesta in half?

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I have been taking lunesta for a month i would like to dtop taking it what is the best way?

A member asked:

I took my normal 3mg lunesta at 11:00 pm and at 3:30 am i accidentally took 2 more. what are likely affects?

A member asked:

I have been taking ambien 10 mg nightly for years but it wears off after about 3-4 hours can i then take a 1 mg of lunesta (eszopiclone) when i wake up. ?

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Is lunesta safe to take with buspirone?

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Does lunesta (eszopiclone) actually work?

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Is 4mg of lunesta (eszopiclone) ok to take?

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Can you take diclofenac and lunesta together?

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Does lunesta (eszopiclone) have a shelf life?

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What do you think about lunesta (eszopiclone)?

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