What to Expect When Starting LUNESTA
You're likely to discover the restful sleep of a LUNESTA night*
the very first night you take LUNESTA. But don't be concerned if it takes a little longer.
It may take several nights for you to get used to taking LUNESTA. Your body reacts differently to different medications. Try sticking with LUNESTA for several nights. If your insomnia worsens or is not better within 7 to 10 days, speak to your healthcare professional because there may be another condition causing your sleep problems.
You and your healthcare professional chose LUNESTA for a reason. Some sleep aids are approved to help you fall asleep, and others to help you stay asleep. Prescription LUNESTA is approved to do both. LUNESTA is the #1 prescribed branded sleep aid.‡ In fact, over 31 million prescriptions have been written for LUNESTA to help patients treat their insomnia. There’s no generic form available. Only LUNESTA is LUNESTA.
‡Based on the number of prescriptions for brand name sleep aids only. Does not include generic products. Source: PHAST prescription Monthly, July-December 2010, All Payment Types, USC5 67220 and 67290.
*In clinical studies LUNESTA was proven effective to help the majority of patients with insomnia fall asleep quickly and stay asleep for up to 7 hours.
†Maximum benefit is $50 off, on up to 12 prescription fills of LUNESTA. Not valid for patients participating in Medicare, Medicaid, government (public insurance) programs, or any private payor in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and where prohibited by law. Click here for offer details and terms and conditions.
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.
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