LUNESTA Reviews (ESZOPICLONE)

Average Rating: 2.7 (851 Ratings)

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LUNESTA  (ESZOPICLONE):  This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia). It may help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and lessen how often you wake up during the night, so you can get a better night's rest. Eszopiclone belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. Use of this medication is usually limited to short treatment periods of 1 to 2 weeks or less. If your insomnia continues for a longer time, talk to your doctor to see if you need other treatment.   FDA Approval Date: 2004-12-15 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 5  Insomnia (air traffic related) I've experienced 0 side effects from lunesta, ever. Benzodiazepines and antidepressants exasperated my insomnia and Inconsitent sleep. However when taking lunesta alone I have deep restful sleep. M 29 4 years
2 mg
11/19/2012
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 4  To stay asleep My boyfriend tells me I say the strangest things right before I pass out. And I have no recollection of anything I have said to him. It usually only lasts for about 2-3 minutes. But I am able to sleep now. I tried Ambien in the past and I would wake up every 2 hours ready to jump out of bed. F 42 1 years
3 mg 1X day
11/17/2012
 1  Insomnia The taste itself keeps me wide awake! All I can do is think about getting rid of it. It's not just the mouth but my mucous membranes. So terrible! I don't know how a drug can be prescribed for insomnia when the taste and smell is a constant. I drank a huge glass of water prior to taking as suggested and within 15 minutes the taste and smell are almost unbearable. I did find that organic almond slices work temporarily to get rid of that taste/smell but as soon as I've eaten them, it's back. At the 45 minute mark, I get drowsy and that seems too long for a sleep aid to work. In not sure that I'll be able to slep tonight. This is the 2nd time trying this medication and I WILL NEVER take it again. I'll stick with Ambien or not sleep at all vs taking this drug again. Sunovion needs to reformulate this med ASAP because I see so many complaints about the metalluc taste on so many messages boards. I cannot believe its still on the market to be quite honest.. Sunovion claim's to be the #1 branded sleep aid on the market - the only reason for this is because generic Ambien is available now. F 37 2 days
3mg
10/28/2012
 2  Insomnia Daytime side effects: Extreme fatigue, worsening of depression, panic attacks with chest tightness couldn't get a deep breath, spacey feeling, could not drive at times or do simple life tasks because of these symptoms After discontinuing Lunesta for 10 days, I finally started to feel normal again. It did help me sleep - it was great for that. But the daytime side effects were completely out of control! I had to have help with everyday tasks, it was that severe. Bummer F 48 14 days
2 mg 1X day
9/13/2012
 1  insominia aggressiveness, deperession, wanting to be away from everyone, has caused issues of the past to replay in my thoughts and its affecting my marriage tremendously,loss of interest in everything. M 38 4 days
2mg 1X day
9/7/2012
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 1  Yes Anxious, racing heart,wide awake , no sleep, nervousness. No warning on label. I quit taking immediately. Also dry throat and tight. F 67 2 days
2mg 1X day
8/31/2012
 1  insomnia PANIC ATTACK, ANXIETY, HEART RACING, SKIN CRAWLING, FREEZING COLD, HOT FLASHES, FEELING INSANE-- PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING WENT WRONG This medication SUCKS!!! I just took HALF of the 2mg prescribed dose. Wasn't even tired, and started to feel strange. Racing heart and thoughts- like I was on a "bad trip." Proceeded to have listed side effects, ended up going for a walk outside to try to calm down, and threw up. Hardly slept AT ALL. THANKS LUNESTA! For being the worst "sleeping pill" I've ever tried. Stick with Ambien. F 27 1 days
2 mg 1X day
8/22/2012
 5  Insomnia Awful taste in the mouth. Aside from the terrible taste, Lunesta has been perfectly helpful in treating my insomnia. I'd rather take it than ambien, since the latter tends to make me do and say things I regret and don't remember. Nothing like that with Lunesta. M 35 2 weeks
3mg 1X day
8/2/2012
 4  Insomnia Memory loss, dry mouth randomly M 33 1 years
3mg
7/26/2012
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 1  sleep EXTREME anxiety, feeling of hopelessness, extreme depression, sensation of bugs crawling on my skin. extreme agitation I would not recommend that anyone take this drug. It was terrible 52 2 days
3 mg 1X day
7/15/2012
 4  insomnia Bad taste, memory loss. If its taken right before bed the taste is not really noticeable. Shouldn't try to stay up and eat or drink. Satisfied overall. I haven't slept this well in months. Entirely worth the side effects. F 31 1 months
6/28/2012
 2  insomnia Well, first night slept great. Now it's the second night and 4 am and still no sleep. Thinking I need to go back to the doctor and try something else. Been on Klonopin and Benedryl for 3 years and started getting immuned to it.. Back to the drawing board doc! F 30 2 days
3 1X day
6/23/2012
 5  trouble sleeping No side effects for me, other than rare very mild headache in morning, which quickly goes away. Not aware of the metallic taste which others have mentioned. Not groggy when I wake up in the morning. Puts me to sleep w/in 20 minutes of taking drug. Stops my mind from racing. Really happy with this medication. M 62 1.5 years
3 MG 1X day
6/15/2012
 3  To help me fall asleep "Metallic or dry mouth" Mental and physical doesn't seem to have been effected. I don't have weird dreams or any side effects along those lines I think I am on a low dose so if I am not in bed and ready for sleep it is easy to "miss the wave" and stay awake through the effects of such a low dosagfe. I find if I start reading or doing anything mind engaging I can often miss the signs of sleepiness and then pretty much ruin that dose. I think I need something stronger as I wake up at night or only after 6-7 hours. It would be nice to get "knocked out" when it is really needed which isn't every single night for me. M 45 60 days
3mg 1X day
6/1/2012
 1  Chronic Insomnia Worsening depression,memory,and made Insomnia worse. Was taking the eupropean equivalent of lunesta/eszopiclone.Zopiclone: approx 6mg Lunest = 15mg Zop = twice max Just discontinued because of above side effects. Initially it worked ok,but slowly made my mental state worse to the point I could barely think.Cut down now to minimum dose and added Valium and now feel much better.Will ask my doc for tca antidepressant as well not ssri M 38 2 years
15mg 1X day
5/2/2012
 5  Chronic Insomnia This medicine really does what it says it will. You will get 6-7 hours of uninterrupted sleep and wake up refreshed. I tried ambien and I slept no more than 4 or 5 hours and woke up unrested. Lunesta is the only sleep aid approved by FDA for long-term use and I am very thankful for that. I do not toss and turn like I did before. F 51 10 months
3mg
4/16/2012
 5  Insomnia I LOVE Lunesta. I have a hard time falling asleep @night. I am constantly thinking about things I need to do. Lunests gives me 8+ hours of sleep! I don't feel groggy the next day(as long as I make sure to get 7/8 hours of sleep..don't try to wake up with less sleep or you will still feel tired). I have tried Ambien but HATED it. I felt like I had a hangover the next day. F 38 2 years
3 mh
4/14/2012
 2  Waking up during the night I can recall 3 nigghts that i actually slept through the night. I've been taking wellbutrin for anxiety for several months, and i haven't had any panic attacks since then...until yesterday. Now i'm concerned that Lunesta is contributing to my anxiety and depression. In the last couple weeks i noticed a change in my mood but i just thought there was something wrong with me. After yesterday, i started putting it together and i think Lunesta is the culprit. I'm going to ask my doc about getting off of it. I haven't been taking it long, but i'm afraid of the effects of stopping it cold turkey F 33 2 weeks
2mg
4/2/2012
 3  COULDN'T SLEEP UNBEARABLE TASTE IN MOUTH, COULDN'T DRINK SODA, WATER, OR EVEN ICE CUBES! iT TOOK ME TO SLEEP IN COMBINATION WITH MY OTHER PILLS, BUT THE SIDE AFFECTS OF THE BAS TASTE WAS JUST TERRIBLE. I won't ever take it again. M 20 1 days
30 1X day
3/31/2012
 3  Insomnia Woke up with horrible taste in mouth. Tried brushing my teeth and using mouthwash...went back to bed. Woke up again 5am with same taste. I need the sleep but can't stand the taste. I thought this would be my drug of choice to get some sleep. Tried other meds but they didn't work. F 61 3 days
2 1X day
3/27/2012
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