Posted by irishwolf on May 8, 2005, at 23:36:44
In reply to Re: Didn't Work, posted by TABob on May 8, 2005, at 15:07:34
Geeze, I've been bouncing off the walls this entire week after trying Lunesta. First night, 2 mg was just a big nothing. I called the very uninformative and uninterested pharmacy of the drug company...their advice is that they can't give advice. Took 4 mg last two nights...nothing, I really don't have any sensation except that nasty metallic taste. My pharmacist told me that Ambien becomes no more effective than a placebo after long term use, so that was why I asked to try the Lunesta. Well, give me that placebo any day over this dud of a drug! I do have to chase Ambien with 50 mgs. of benadryl which I hate, because I was afraid of going over the 10 mg limit of Ambien. Ambien was becoming less effective, I didn't realize that others were tolerating higher doses, but the docs don't prescribe it higher and the insurance won't pay for it, right? The shorter duration of sleep doesn't bother me as much as the inability to hit the pillow and go to sleep without all the anxiety wheels spinning. Lunesta doesn't make me want to go to sleep..so I've stayed up two nights reading books instead of going to bed. I would appreciate any insights on how to manage, tolerate or maintain effectiveness on Ambien. Thanks, this has been the first "real" discussion I have found on the net that specifically addresses individual's reactions to these two drugs. (I'm taking Ambien tonight...hope I don't self-combust ha!)
poster:irishwolf
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