About LUNESTA
Lunesta?® (eszopiclone) is a non-narcotic, prescription sleep aid that can help you fall asleep and stay asleep for 7 to 8 hours, so you can wake up feeling refreshed from a good night's sleep.
LUNESTA has been extensively studied in patients with short-term and chronic insomnia.
While some sleep aids help you fall asleep and some help you stay asleep, LUNESTA has been proven to do both, so you can get a full night of sleep.
How to Use
Though it is very unlikely to occur, this medication can also result in abnormal drug-seeking behavior (addiction/habit-forming). Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed. Properly stop the medication when so directed. This will lessen the chances of becoming addicted.
You may have trouble falling asleep the first few nights after you stop taking the drug. This is called rebound insomnia. It is normal and usually goes away after 1-2 nights. If this effect continues, contact your doctor. Inform your doctor if your sleep problems persist or worsen after 7 to 10 days.
Special attention during pregnancy
Usually, it is recommended that pregnant women should not use any medicine before consulting the physician. Same is applicable in the case of Lunesta also. It is true that certain medicines have adverse effect on unborn baby. If you are pregnant do not use any over-the-counter medicine, not at least sedative medicines. These sedatives medicines may have sedation and other effects on the unborn baby. The possibility is more when you use such medicines during final weeks of pregnancy. Never conceal your pregnancy from the doctor. Disclosure of pregnancy will help your physician to prescribe right medicine and avoid possible complications at later stage.
Some Lunesta Precautions and Warnings
Lunesta is considered a pregnancy Category C medicine. This means that Lunesta may not be safe to use during pregnancy. Talk to your healthcare provider before taking Lunesta if you are pregnant
It is not known if Lunesta passes through breast milk. Therefore, if you are breastfeeding or plan to start breastfeeding, be sure to talk with your healthcare provider about this.
Lunesta is considered a sedative-hypnotic type of medication. If you notice any changes in your behavior (such as anything unusual or disturbing) while taking Lunesta or other sleep medicines, notify your healthcare provider immediately. As with most sedatives or hypnotics, withdrawal symptoms are possible with Lunesta if it is stopped suddenly
Lunesta Interactions Explained
Taking Lunesta with certain antibiotics or antifungals can increase the level of Lunesta in the blood, increasing your chance of developing side effects. Talk to your healthcare provider before taking these medications together.
Taking Lunesta with certain anticonvulsants can increase the level of Lunesta in the blood, increasing your chance of side effects. Talk to your healthcare provider before taking these two medications together.
