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Lunesta Side Effects

Should you worry about the side effects of sleep meds?

October 22, 2008
Many people who suffer from insomnia or restless leg syndrome are given prescription sleeping medications, but along with those meds come considerations about side effects. In this slide show from Health magazine, experts discuss the most common side effects of prescription sleeping pills such as Lunesta and Rozerem, which can include hangover, rebound insomnia, and sexual side effects. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Secondary Insomnia and the Drugs Used To Treat It
By Michael Rack, MD , Health Expert

...many secondary insomnias, and that significant side effects and drug interactions have been... Read more »

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FDA Requests Label Change for All Sleep Disorder Drug Products
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...Still, many people aren't aware of the possible side effects of the sleep medication they... Read more »

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Sleeping Pills and Bizarre Behavior
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...statement admitting they were aware of such side effects, but also claiming that ambien, when... Read more »

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ARE SLEEP MEDICATIONS SAFE?
By Dr. Diana L Walcutt , Health Expert

...trigger depressive episodes and has no known side effects of sleep walking. Then, there are... Read more »

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Dr. Blaivas Answers Your Sleep Questions
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

...upon it for life?  Also, are there any long term effects to using CPAP every night, such as... Read more »

Health Guide

Fibromyalgia Medication
...effective and were the favored FM treatment for many years.  However, because of frequent side effects such as dry mouth and the “morning hangover” effect, newer types of... Read more »
Insomnia: Highlights
...outweigh the benefits for adults over age 60, suggests a review in the British Medical Journal. Side effects such as dizziness, loss of balance, and disorientation can be particularly hazardous... Read more »
Fibromyalgia: Medications
...small doses are necessary for relief of fibromyalgia. Therefore, although tricyclics have several side effects, these side effects may be less frequent in fibromyalgia patients than in those... Read more »
Insomnia: Medications
...aware of the possibility of rebound insomnia after stopping medication.Alcohol intensifies the side effects of all sleeping medication and should be avoided.If chronic insomnia is a companion to... Read more »
Travel to Developing Countries: Travel Precautions
...permethrin solution is also available for soaking items, but should never be applied to the skin. Side effects from direct exposure may include mild burning, stinging, itching, and rash, but in... Read more »

Medications

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This medication is used to treat sleep problems (insomnia). It may help you fall asleep faster,... Read more »

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...ESZOPICLONE - ORAL Pronounced: (es-zoe-PIK-lone) Side Effects Drowsiness, dizziness, dry... Read more »

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...control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison... Read more »

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This medication is used to treat sleep problems (insomnia). It may help you fall asleep faster,... Read more »

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This medication is used to treat sleep problems (insomnia). It may help you fall asleep faster,... Read more »

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