Posted by yxibow on April 14, 2005, at 23:19:31
In reply to Re: Symptoms on Lunesta withdrawal? » MidnightBlue, posted by Maxime on April 14, 2005, at 20:51:25
Well I entered the brave new world of Lunesta last week; its a more subtle drug than Ambien. As for the taste, I can concur... I know when it is starting to hit me when I have a slight metallic taste in the mouth. Doesn't really bother me too much and doesnt last post-sleep. I'm not sure how long I'll continue this trial.
I had been taking Ambien 20mg for at least a year. It in combination with the Seroquel I also take tended to cause disconcerting orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure) when the drug(s) started to hit -- i.e., standing up wasn't the most pleasant if I didnt hit the hay in time.
Sepracor is rolling out a major TV campaign to counter Ambien's commercials. I think it can be a good sleep aid for people who havent been as dependent or exposed to as many benzo-related drugs, as I say the onset is subtle. But it does keep me asleep, for now anyway, so as an insomniac thats what counts.
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