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Please describe the medication: lunesta (eszopiclone)?

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Sleep Aid 1-3 mg : Lunesta (eszopiclone) or Eszopiclone is a short-acting nonbenzodiazepine sedative. This means that it is not as addictive as benzodiazepines, but it does carry a small risk. Side effects include metallic taste, daytime sleepiness, lightheadedness, dry mouth, upset stomach, headaches, etc. Like all sleep aids, it is useful temporarily and best with sleep hygiene.

Answered 4/26/2018

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Sleep med: Ezopiclone (lunesta) is a benzodiazepine receptor agonist that is fda approved for insomnia. Side effects are similar to the class (ambien) included and the onset is about 15 minutes - 1 hour and duration is about 8 hours (maybe a little less). Comes in three doses.

Answered 5/20/2015

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