Pros & Cons
Eszopiclone (Lunesta) Pros and Cons
- Eszopiclone works quickly and can help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.
- It has fewer side effects and is less habit-forming than other medications used to induce sleep.
- Eszopiclone is to be used for short periods only, no longer than 1-2 weeks.
- Stopping eszopiclone can lead to rebound insomnia (worsening of sleep problems) for the first few nights.
- This medicine can lead to excessive drowsiness and dizziness the morning after use, especially at high doses.
- Eszopiclone can cause serious and potentially life-threatening sleep behaviors like sleepwalking, sleep driving, having sex, cooking, and making phone calls while not fully awake.
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