Is it OK to take Lunesta every night? Why?
Even people who took Eszopiclone (Lunesta) every night developed no tolerance. That is, they did not need to keep increasing the dose in order to achieve the desired effect. As a result, Lunesta is the first sleep medication whose approval will not be limited to short-term (a few days) use. Long-term Lunesta use , on the other hand, can lead to psychological issues. Depression can worsen, suicidal thoughts can emerge, and anxiety or neurosis can develop. Long-term abuse of the drug can result in hallucinations and paranoia. Drug description Lunesta, also known as eszopiclone, is a sleeping medication used to treat severe insomnia. It belongs to the sedative-hypnotic class of drugs. Eszopiclone is typically prescribed for a short period of time, typically one to two weeks. The medication will help you fall asleep faster and prevent you from waking up in the middle of the night. It raises the amount of GABA in your brain, which helps you sleep by slowing down brain activity.