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Posted by awatts on April 2, 2005, at 13:29:48
I read somewhere that Lunesta was undergoing clinical trials for use as an antidepressant. I can't remember where I read this.
Anybody out there know of such trials? Nothing has worked for my depression.
Also, anybody know of a website that lists all AD trials that I might be able to join?
Posted by Phillipa on April 2, 2005, at 17:10:11
In reply to Lunesta - Trials for Depression?, posted by awatts on April 2, 2005, at 13:29:48
I heard that Lunesta was supposed to help depression too. Is it out yet? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by lunesta on April 2, 2005, at 21:37:14
In reply to Re: Lunesta - Trials for Depression?, posted by Phillipa on April 2, 2005, at 17:10:11
yes there is a specific metabolite of zopiclone that has some reported antidepressant effects.
there is a larage site listing this stuff. i forgot it but someone here knows it. .
its like neuro psyc or something.
but yeah. its a metabolite of the full molecule, zopiclone.
Lunesta is "eszopiclone"
there are several variations of this molecule..!
Posted by awatts on April 3, 2005, at 8:45:27
In reply to Re: Lunesta - Trials for Depression?, posted by Phillipa on April 2, 2005, at 17:10:11
> I heard that Lunesta was supposed to help depression too. Is it out yet? Fondly, Phillipa
Local drug store said maybe next week. (week of April 4)
Posted by lunesta on April 3, 2005, at 11:36:49
In reply to Re: Lunesta - Trials for Depression?, posted by Phillipa on April 2, 2005, at 17:10:11
It was out April 1st. Ask any major drugchain to order it if they dont have it. If they cant, they arent good.
Posted by Phillipa on April 3, 2005, at 16:22:51
In reply to Re: Lunesta - Trials for Depression? » Phillipa, posted by lunesta on April 3, 2005, at 11:36:49
Lunesta, have you tried it? Are you planning to? I totally forgot to ask my pdoc about it when I saw her about a week ago. I guess I was so improved with the valium that it wasn't foremost in my mind. But if it has antidepressant actions, and I don't tolerate the Ad's in anything but a subtheraputic dose, it would definitely be worth trying. I've always said that my depression results from anxiety, and not through the night sleep. Please let me know if you've tried it and if you're on AD's Thanks Phillipa
Posted by awatts on April 3, 2005, at 21:46:53
In reply to Re: Lunesta - Trials for Depression? » lunesta, posted by Phillipa on April 3, 2005, at 16:22:51
> Lunesta, have you tried it? Are you planning to? I totally forgot to ask my pdoc about it when I saw her about a week ago. I guess I was so improved with the valium that it wasn't foremost in my mind. But if it has antidepressant actions, and I don't tolerate the Ad's in anything but a subtheraputic dose, it would definitely be worth trying. I've always said that my depression results from anxiety, and not through the night sleep. Please let me know if you've tried it and if you're on AD's Thanks Phillipa
I see my pdoc on Friday and am going to ask for Lunesta. I've tried most of the ADs over the years, but am not on one now. What's the point if nothing works for me. I take Klonopin for anxiety and Xanax only when I have a panic attack.
I can usually get to sleep, but almost never stay asleep for more than 2 hours at a time. It's a pain waking up 3 or 4 times EVERY night, and I think poor sleep could be making my depression worse - who knows.
Posted by SparrowLove on April 12, 2005, at 17:11:17
In reply to Re: Lunesta - Trials for Depression?, posted by awatts on April 3, 2005, at 21:46:53
I turned in my prescription today for Lunesta. I'm so excited to see how I sleep tonight!
Is this the site on its antidepressant effects?
Posted by awatts on April 13, 2005, at 15:21:48
In reply to Re: Lunesta - Trials for Depression?, posted by SparrowLove on April 12, 2005, at 17:11:17
> I turned in my prescription today for Lunesta. I'm so excited to see how I sleep tonight!
>
> Is this the site on its antidepressant effects?
>
> http://www.formkit.com/Daily/DailyDetail.cfm?
chosen=63819Thanks - that's one that I had not found. I posted another site in a new message in this group. I probably should not have done that. Dr. Bob doesn't give us rules about starting multible topics on the the same subject. <grin>
Please continue to keep us informed about your experience with Lunesta. I am interested about it's possible antidepressant properties.
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