Can lunesta and, or, restoril be taken long term? which has fewer side effects? are lunesta and, or restoril apt to help you be able to sleep longer

For short-term use: Both of these drugs are prescribed to treat insomnia, and both warn to take at lowest dose for shortest time needed. Long-term use increases risk of dependency and raising dosages increases risk of side effects. Both warn that you must taper dose to discontinue after long term use, or risk serious side effects. Consider CBT psychotherapy for insomnia, more effective than relying on a pill!