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What if take 0,5mg lunesta (cut one in half) before going to sleep? will it have a milder effect?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Yes!: Some people respond to lower dosages!

Answered 6/4/2017

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I took 12.5 ER Ambien for years then it stopped working. I was switched to lunesta 2mg a mths ago but still not sleeping.Can I take another pill?

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Is Clonazepam safe to take with Lunesta for sleep? Im currently taking 2 mg Clonazepam but its not working as well and I still have some Lunesta.

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Can Lunesta be taken after taking Tempazem 3 hours prior? I took one 15mg Tempazem and couldnt sleep at all, so I took one 3mg Lunesta hours after the Tempazem. Will I be okay? I know its not safe to mix two sleeping pills, but I was so tired?

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I take Lunesta (eszopiclone) for severe insomnia, but am also interested in sleep hygiene to augment this medication. Any suggestions?

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How can I withdraw from a 3 year habit of taking a 2mg lunesta (eszopiclone) for insomnia i've had since childhood? Past 3 nights, no pill, zero sleep, headaches.

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