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| Lunesta® |
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Review
Summary |
Lunesta® is a well known prescription drug that is advertised to be a sleep aid, through relaxing a “restless” mind. Lunesta® is manufactured by Sepracor, which is self-described as “a research-based pharmaceutical company dedicated to treating and preventing human disease by discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative pharmaceutical products.”
According to the hype put out by the company in the many, many paid advertisements, Lunesta® will help users sleep through the entire night without interruptions and will still be effective after long-term use. Again, this company claims to first ease the “restless” mind to induce slumber. We will take a closer look at this product and how it interacts with the body, to determine the likelihood of Lunesta® living up to its advertised claims.
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| Ingredients at a Glance |
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Lunesta® consists of a chemical known as Eszopiclone which is in a class of drugs described as sedatives or hypnotics, due to this Lunesta® may not be suitable for daytime use. Again this drug is said to induce sleep and cause relaxation; we would like to note that the manufacturer encourages users to avoid alcohol and any other sedatives since they can exemplify the effects of this drug.
Prescription drugs are not the only option when it comes to effective sleep aids. In fact, some consumers prefer to use herbal-based supplements since they are thought to provide milder formulations and are oftentimes more affordable.
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| Ingredients in Focus |
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As a sleep aid, we feel this drug does have some drawbacks. There is the chance that users will experience drowsiness throughout the day since the product is a strong sedative. Most consumers who look for a product to address sleeping issues usually prefer one without lingering effects. Also, as with all prescription drugs, Lunesta® may cause side effects for some users. The side effects associated with Lunesta® are as follows: metal taste in the mouth, memory loss, aggressive personality changes, nausea, chest pain, hallucinations, dizziness and others.
Furthermore, there have been cases when Lunesta® has been shown to be habit forming for some. For obvious reasons this is concerning since few people want to take a potentially addictive drug. Some doctors have attempted to circumvent this problem by only offering short-term prescriptions. Be advised, this is no guarantee that addiction can be avoided.
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| Website |
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We are pleased that the manufacturer has created a website for this product alone. Considering the many products this company produces it is good to see they do have time for development and promotion. However, at time of review, this website does lack some important information including consumer testimonials and cited research to show the product is truly safe and effective.
The most disconcerting aspect of the website is how the company implies that Lunesta® does not run the risk of being habit forming, when several studies have shown this to be so.
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| Positives |
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• Company posts website
• Website displays product description
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| Negatives |
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• No posted testimonials
• May be addictive for some
• May cause potentially harmful side effects
• Expensive
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| Final Thoughts |
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Lunesta® is likely to interest those who want to address their “restless mind” as the advertisements state. However, it is more likely this drug will cause sleepiness than actually reduce anxiety or stress. Again, consumers who want to avoid potential lingering drowsiness may want to look into an herbal-based supplement. There are products which contain the naturally occurring hormone Melatonin, which is attractive since it is thought to improve the quality level of sleep yet not cause next-day-drowsiness. This ingredient does not require a prescription.
Unfortunately, it’s likely Lunesta® will end up being expensive after the doctor visits and pharmaceutical costs are added together. Again, natural supplements may be a better choice since they are most likely, more affordable. In the end, there are now alternatives available on the market, to those who are interested.
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