Posted by ed_uk on April 13, 2005, at 18:07:10
In reply to Re: Lunesta for Depression, posted by Jakeman on April 13, 2005, at 17:21:27
Hi!
>If I remember correctly, the study found that depressed insomniacs felt less depressed on Prozac and Lunesta than on Prozac alone. Maybe I'm missing something but this outcome is not surprising to me. Prozac is famous for causing insomnia. If you're robbed of sleep you feel worse mentally. Add an insomnia drug to get more rest and naturally you feel better than with Prozac alone.
LOL- I don't think you're missing anything!! I can't imagine that Lunesta has any specific antidepressant properties, I would think you're right when you say that the depressed patients felt bettter because they'd had a good nights sleep.
Regards,
Ed.
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