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What Is Lunesta?

Sleep is a Cycle


Generally speaking, we’re either asleep or awake. This is called the sleep-wake cycle and it is controlled by our body’s biological clock, or circadian rhythms. These cycles are highly influenced by day-night/light-dark changes. Stressful anxiety-producing events, hormonal fluctuations and/or environmental disturbances also affect how we sleep.

Once the sleep cycle is disrupted, it can be difficult to get back to your natural sleep cycle. If your sleepless nights are impacting your days, talk to your doctor soon because short-term, or transient insomnia may turn into chronic insomnia if ignored. There are many options that may improve your sleep. So check out this web site, and talk to your doctor to find a sleep plan that works for you.

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
Lunesta helps you fall asleep quickly, so take it right before bed. Be sure you have at least eight hours to devote to sleep before becoming active. Until you know how you'll react to Lunesta, you should not drive or operate machinery. Do not take Lunesta with alcohol. Call your doctor right away if after taking Lunesta you walk, drive, eat or engage in other activities while asleep. In rare cases, severe allergic reactions can occur. Most sleep medicines carry some risk of dependency. Do not use sleep medicines for extended periods without first talking to your doctor. Side effects may include unpleasant taste, headache, drowsiness and dizziness. For more information, please see the Lunesta Medication Guide.

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

 

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