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Psych gave me lunesta (eszopiclone) to take with citalopram at night since my anxiety insomnia is bad. normally i take cital in the am and it doesn't make me tired so will i still have insomnia at night? need sleep

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Dr. Arnold Berlin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Lunesta (eszopiclone) is for sleep: Lunesta (eszopiclone) is for short term management of insomnia. Perhaps it can reset your sleep clock to sleep during regular societal hours of sleep. I would not advise taking this med more than 10 days. If you are still having sleep problems, a psychotopic med like mirtazapine or trazadone might be better --and these are approved for long term use. Lunesta (eszopiclone) is only for short term use.

Answered 8/2/2017

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Sleep meds: Thank you for asking me to answer your question. I agree with Dr. Arnold Berlin's answer, as it was excellent. Best wishes.

Answered 7/22/2014

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