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I`ve been taking lunesta (eszopiclone) for sometime now and my doctor wants me to try lorazapam instead. what are the differences?

Q: i`ve been taking lunesta (eszopiclone) for sometime now and my doctor wants me to try lorazapam instead. what are the differences?

: Many of us here at HT would not recommend use of any benzodiazepine, such as lorazepam due to interference in Stage IV restorative sleep and development of habituation and tolerance. Lorazepam is not the best suggestion. Rather, consider a virtual consult on HT to learn about "Sleep Hygiene". (www.connect@healthtap.com)

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Many of us here at HT would not recommend use of any benzodiazepine, such as lorazepam due to interference in Stage IV restorative sleep and development of habituation and tolerance. Lorazepam is not the best suggestion. Rather, consider a virtual consult on HT to learn about "Sleep Hygiene". (www.connect@healthtap.com)

Answered 11/30/2021

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I`ve been taking lunesta (eszopiclone) for sometime now and my doctor wants me to try lorazapam instead. what are the differences?

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