I have had insomnia for about the last 5-6 years. I have been on a couple of different kinds of sleeping pills including Ambien xr, which made me sleep walk. Now I am on Lunesta which helps get me to sleep, although I don't sleep all night. I also have sleep apnea which is being treated with a mouth appliance(can't sleep with the C-PAP machine). My question is how long is too long to be on prescription sleeping meds?
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Q: How long is too long to be on prescription sleeping meds such as Lunesta?
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4/16/09 7:32pm
I don't believe there is a length of time. I have been on prescription medicine for my insomnia for at least 9 years and have been on the same medication. They have adjusted the dosage, but not the medicine. I also have sleep apnea, but I use a CPAP which has helped me a lot. I hope this help you, but maybe you should ask a doctor.
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