I am prescribed Lunesta 3 mg. I split the tablet, taking 1/2 at lights out, then the other half when I wake and can’t easily drift back to sleep. This works well and my sleep doctor approved. No morning grogginess.
@con123
I wonder if Lunesta is better than ambien? My Dr wants me to ween off Ambien, which is difficult.
I've always had trouble sleeping, but got much worse having to take large doses off prednisone.
@con123
I wonder if Lunesta is better than ambien? My Dr wants me to ween off Ambien, which is difficult.
I've always had trouble sleeping, but got much worse having to take large doses off prednisone.
@emrose
If your doctor wants you off of Ambien, they will likely not prescribe Lunesta because they are in the same class of meds (sedative/hypnotics) which means they are both good to shut your thoughts down and cue your brain to sleep. I would ask for a referral to a sleep specialist - mine is a neurologist and she says these drugs are safe to take long term and better than chronic insomnia. While supposed to be "for short term use", some people just need it longer. I didn't tolerate Ambien because I had terrible morning anxiety after taking. I don't get that with Lunesta. Good luck. Not sleeping can be debilitating.
@emrose
If your doctor wants you off of Ambien, they will likely not prescribe Lunesta because they are in the same class of meds (sedative/hypnotics) which means they are both good to shut your thoughts down and cue your brain to sleep. I would ask for a referral to a sleep specialist - mine is a neurologist and she says these drugs are safe to take long term and better than chronic insomnia. While supposed to be "for short term use", some people just need it longer. I didn't tolerate Ambien because I had terrible morning anxiety after taking. I don't get that with Lunesta. Good luck. Not sleeping can be debilitating.
@emrose
If your doctor wants you off of Ambien, they will likely not prescribe Lunesta because they are in the same class of meds (sedative/hypnotics) which means they are both good to shut your thoughts down and cue your brain to sleep. I would ask for a referral to a sleep specialist - mine is a neurologist and she says these drugs are safe to take long term and better than chronic insomnia. While supposed to be "for short term use", some people just need it longer. I didn't tolerate Ambien because I had terrible morning anxiety after taking. I don't get that with Lunesta. Good luck. Not sleeping can be debilitating.
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@con123
I wonder if Lunesta is better than ambien? My Dr wants me to ween off Ambien, which is difficult.
I've always had trouble sleeping, but got much worse having to take large doses off prednisone.
@emrose
If your doctor wants you off of Ambien, they will likely not prescribe Lunesta because they are in the same class of meds (sedative/hypnotics) which means they are both good to shut your thoughts down and cue your brain to sleep. I would ask for a referral to a sleep specialist - mine is a neurologist and she says these drugs are safe to take long term and better than chronic insomnia. While supposed to be "for short term use", some people just need it longer. I didn't tolerate Ambien because I had terrible morning anxiety after taking. I don't get that with Lunesta. Good luck. Not sleeping can be debilitating.
@con123 the same for me. I take 3 mg & it keeps me asleep all night. My Dr. told me the same.
@diang Do you split it or take the 3mg at bedtime whole?
@con123 Trazodone works perfectly for me. Sleep through the night , about 7 hours
Lunesta is not good I have been on Ambient for a very long time good luck
@con123 whole. I’ve been at this along time & halcion worked great for me but insurance changed & it became too expensive. This works!!🙌
So many tries, so many fails. And then my doctor put me on DayVigo. Finally, something that works.