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Lunesta

Lunesta (generic name eszopiclone) is a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic agent. Hypnotic drugs are sleep medications. This prescription is used to treat several types of sleep problems - difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, and waking up too early in the morning.

Lunesta for Chronic Insomnia

In December 2004, the FDA approved a Lunesta, a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic agent used to treat insomnia. The generic eszopiclone was previously marketed by Sepracor Inc. as the brand name Estorra. Sepracor will now distribute this drug as Lunesta; and of particular note, the drug has now received approval to be prescribed without the recommendation that use be limited to less than two weeks.

Lunesta Clinical Study Experience

I was asked to participate in a 10-day clinical study of the sleep medication Lunesta, which the manufacturer had commissioned to get consumer feedback about the drug. With my history I was a good subject for the test.

Lunesta

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