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What is Insomnia?

Can't sleep? Then you may have insomnia. Insomnia is defined as having difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep that leads to a negative impact on the next day. It is a medical condition that touches the lives of approximately 20 million adults in the U.S.—making insomnia the most common sleep disorder. So if you’re having trouble sleeping, it may be comforting to know that you’re far from alone.

According to the National Institutes of Health, the best amount of sleep for most adults appears to be 7-8 hours per night. Try our Sleep Calculator to see how many hours of sleep you are getting and what can happen when you don't get enough.

According to the National Sleep Foundation, symptoms of
insomnia include:

•  Difficulty falling asleep
•  Waking up frequently during the night
•  Difficulty returning to sleep
•  Waking up too early in the morning
•  Unrefreshing sleep
•  Daytime sleepiness
•  Difficulty concentrating
•  Irritability

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If you're dealing with any of these symptoms, don't wait for another reason to call your healthcare professional. Insomnia is a medical condition and it's important to get help for it sooner rather than later. When you visit your healthcare professional, tell them about your problems sleeping. Speaking with a healthcare professional can be difficult for many, which is why we recommend our personalized Sleep Discussion Guide to help you sort out questions and concerns. You can learn more about insomnia in the following pages.

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Lunesta^® (eszopiclone) is a prescription sleep medicine used in adults for the treatment of a sleep problem called insomnia. Symptoms of insomnia include trouble falling asleep and waking up often during the night.

LUNESTA acts quickly, so take it right before bed, and only if you have 8 hours to devote to sleep. Until you know how you will react to LUNESTA, you should not drive or operate machinery. Call your healthcare professional if your insomnia worsens or is not better within 7 to 10 days. This may mean that there is another condition causing your sleep problems. Walking, eating, driving, or engaging in other activities while asleep without remembering it the next day have been reported. Other abnormal behaviors include aggressiveness, agitation, hallucinations, and confusion. In depressed patients, worsening of depression including risk of suicide may occur. These risks may increase if you drink alcohol. Severe allergic reactions such as swelling of the tongue and throat occur rarely and may be fatal. Call your healthcare professional if you experience these or any effects or reactions that concern you. LUNESTA, like most sleep medicines, carries some risk of dependency. Side effects may include unpleasant taste, headache, morning drowsiness, and dizziness. For more information, please see the LUNESTA Medication Guide.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

The health information contained herein is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace discussions with a healthcare provider. The products discussed herein may have different product labeling in different countries. All decisions regarding patient care must be made with a healthcare professional, considering the unique characteristics of the patient. Remember that no medicine is for everyone. Only your healthcare professional can prescribe LUNESTA for you.

This site is intended for U.S. residents 18 years of age or older.

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