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TREATING INSOMNIA

Knowledge is power. So the more you know about your sleeplessness, the more you can begin to take charge of your sleep and health. Don't assume insomnia is just a phase that will pass. Short-term insomnia may turn into chronic insomnia.

There's no reason to be embarrassed about losing sleep. We're here to help, and so is your doctor. Your symptoms could be signs of another medical condition. So it’s important to tell your doctor if you are experiencing any of the following:

  • Loud snoring
  • Trouble breathing or gasping for breath
  • Restlessness in legs
  • Heartburn
  • Bad dreams
  • Pain/discomfort
  • Frequent urination
  • Depression
  • Anxiety

These could be symptoms of sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, or another specific health problem. Only your doctor can determine the exact cause of your sleeplessness. Once you’ve discussed your specific symptoms and how long you’ve been experiencing them, your doctor can determine the exact cause of your sleeplessness and find a sleep plan that works best for you.

Make an appointment to see your doctor soon. To prepare for your visit, fill in and bring with you our easy-to-use Sleep Diary and Personal Doctor Discussion Guide. Both may help your next visit be more productive.

About LUNESTAAbout LUNESTA

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
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 doctor 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 doctor 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.  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. 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 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 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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