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Posted by etoc on April 23, 2005, at 8:45:08
I've been on Lunesta for 16 nights now. I take 3mgs. I prob filled one of the first Rx's available in the U.S. since it was introduced!
If it weren't for the price, I would say Lunesta would be great sleep-aid adjunct; by itself it does not seem strong enough to keep me asleep. I have also taken more (about 5mgs) to see what would happen and it just made me depressed.
I take the Lunesta with either Xanax, Restoril or Benadrly and can say that it adds to the efficacy of each. I am finding, as I have mentioned in previous posts, that it does not have the same fast-acting sedation that Ambien has....nor does it make me feel relaxed like Ambien does.
At this point, I think I am going to switch back to my 10-20mgs to Ambien at night. I take the Ambien under my tongue for faster and stronger action and blood levels. You can't do this with Lunesta. It by far is the worst tasting pill I have ever taken in my entire life! It gives you a horrible metal taste when you take it and when you drink water, the water tastes like Lunesta all day! This side-effect is very bearable and is not why I am stopping it. Don't we wish all medications only side-effects was a foul after-taste?
As for this whole Lunesta helps depressions wives-tale, that's floating around--no doubt put out by the company itself, let's just say It's definetly just that--a lie. Unlike Ambien which helps my night-time anxiety, Lunesta does not appear to have any anti-anxiety effects at all, unfortunatly.
Posted by anastasia56 on April 23, 2005, at 15:38:03
In reply to LUNESTA Day 16, posted by etoc on April 23, 2005, at 8:45:08
it seems like so many people on here are having issues with that after taste. yuck. i was considering switching from ambien to lunesta but it doesn't sound that much better. like you, i like the relaxing effect of ambien before i go to bed.
ana
Posted by Phillipa on April 23, 2005, at 18:25:42
In reply to Re: LUNESTA Day 16, posted by anastasia56 on April 23, 2005, at 15:38:03
Sorry to hear that. I have been following all the lunesta posts. I still hear some possible responses from others. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by vivi on April 23, 2005, at 19:05:42
In reply to LUNESTA Day 16, posted by etoc on April 23, 2005, at 8:45:08
> I've been on Lunesta for 16 nights now. I take 3mgs. I prob filled one of the first Rx's available in the U.S. since it was introduced!
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> If it weren't for the price, I would say Lunesta would be great sleep-aid adjunct; by itself it does not seem strong enough to keep me asleep. I have also taken more (about 5mgs) to see what would happen and it just made me depressed.
>
> I take the Lunesta with either Xanax, Restoril or Benadrly and can say that it adds to the efficacy of each. I am finding, as I have mentioned in previous posts, that it does not have the same fast-acting sedation that Ambien has....nor does it make me feel relaxed like Ambien does.
>
> At this point, I think I am going to switch back to my 10-20mgs to Ambien at night. I take the Ambien under my tongue for faster and stronger action and blood levels. You can't do this with Lunesta. It by far is the worst tasting pill I have ever taken in my entire life! It gives you a horrible metal taste when you take it and when you drink water, the water tastes like Lunesta all day! This side-effect is very bearable and is not why I am stopping it. Don't we wish all medications only side-effects was a foul after-taste?
>
> As for this whole Lunesta helps depressions wives-tale, that's floating around--no doubt put out by the company itself, let's just say It's definetly just that--a lie. Unlike Ambien which helps my night-time anxiety, Lunesta does not appear to have any anti-anxiety effects at all, unfortunatly.I just got a script for Lunesta 3mg also. It does leave a horrible taste, but it worked well for me. i slept longer than with Ambien. Ambien does leave a different feeling right before you drift off... but Lunesta gave me more of a Benzo feeling. i think it was intended for long term use, where Ambien is for short term. However, I have taken Amvien off and on for about a year. My M.D. never had a problem prescribing it to me, but my insurance company does!
Posted by awatts on April 24, 2005, at 13:26:03
In reply to LUNESTA Day 16, posted by etoc on April 23, 2005, at 8:45:08
>I have also taken more (about 5mgs) to see what would happen and it just made me depressed.
Well, that about does it for me as far as Lunesta is concerned. I had been hoping that maybe, just maybe, Lunesta might help my major depression. Nothing that I've read in this group or others supports this. Rats!
I will not try Lunesta unless some major, different information comes along.
Posted by etoc on April 25, 2005, at 21:49:18
In reply to LUNESTA Day 16, posted by etoc on April 23, 2005, at 8:45:08
Yeah, I just wanted to say I think it's a mixed bag here. People either like Ambien or Lunesta better and it's really variable from person to person.
I think the good news is that if one doesn't work for you the other will! It gives us more meds in our arsenal to work with.
It shows how drastically different all our chemistrys are. Some say Lunesta gives more of a ''benzo feel'' than Ambien and I, personally feel, Ambien gives a much more satisfying Benzo feel than Lunesta!
I am sorry to say that after looking at the studies of Lunesta for depression that the only aspect it helped depression is with the sleep latency and length evaluation (Duh of course it does--silly studies.) I am really happy to see others are being helped by Lunesta though.
Right now, I am doing decent on 15-20mgs of Ambien at Bedtime with 25-50mgs of Benadryl liquid gels. No thanks to Lunesta for me. Not a bad drug at all... just doesn't mesh with my chemistry -- but it has a surprising abscence of side-effects.
Posted by Phillipa on April 25, 2005, at 23:31:34
In reply to Re: LUNESTA Day 16, posted by etoc on April 25, 2005, at 21:49:18
Guess what I saw on TV tonight? Lunesta's add. It contradicted itself. Said it's non addictive but could become addictive. Get a good night's sleep but don't drive etc next day until you see how you respond. All the while this butterfly is flying in the window alighting on things and shows a woman sleeping with a smile on her face. What a campaign! Fondly, Phillipa
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