Generic Lunesta 3 mg

Overview

Lunesta is a brand-name drug of the generic medicine called Eszopiclone. It belongs to the various drug classes such as Miscellaneous anxiolytics, Sedatives and Hypnotics.

This drug is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the U.S. for treating chronic or long-term condition of insomnia based on a six-month treatment. Insomnia is a sleeping problem that can cause people get hard to have trouble falling or staying asleep.

Lunesta 3 mg drug works same as like several other drugs such as Lorazepam, Zolpidem, Diphenhydramine, Melatonin, Ativan, and Ambien. If someone may experience difficulty in sleeping, this drug can help them to sleep rapidly, so they can get a high quality sleep.

Function of Lunest 3 mg Drug:

The primary function of Lunesta 3 mg medicine is to enhance the working of GABA-A receptors. It mainly works in the brain (or Central Nervous System, CNS) by increasing the quantity of various natural substances, which are responsible for calmness of the brain.

GABA stands for Gamma-Aminobutyric acid. GABA interfere with pain causing neuron-signals in the brain that helps people feel relaxed and go back to sleep easily.

Lunesta 3 mg drug contains Eszopiclone in the form of an active component. Eszopiclone chemical acts by slowing down specific parts of the brain, which helps individuals to easily fall asleep or stay asleep.

Dosage Forms and Strengths:

Lunesta is administered orally with water, which belongs to the schedule IV controlled substance drug. It indicates that it has a potential of drug abuse and misuse. Doctors may prescribe the dose of Lunesta medicine for both men and women, especially those aged over 18 years.

This medicine comes in the form of coated oral tablet. Mentioned below is the dosage strengths along with the form of the Lunesta drug.

Form of Oral Tablet-

• Lunesta 1mg
• Lunesta 2mg
• Lunesta 3mg

The initial dose of Lunesta drug is 1 mg, which is suggested by a doctor to the patients. When the individual is clinically indicated then doses of Lunesta may be increased up to 2 mg or 3 mg according to the patient’s insomnia condition and other health conditions.

Use of 3 mg Lunesta Medication:

Mentioned below are the uses of this drug.

• The dose of Lunesta 3 mg is used to get relief from several sleeping problems and insomnia in adults.
• A healthcare professional or physician may recommend the Lunesta 3 mg tablet for long-term (chronic) treatment of insomnia in both men and women.
• According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this drug is not permitted to be used in children, aged below 18 years.

Side Effects of this 93 E9 Blue Pill:

If people want to take this drug, they will need a prescription from a health care professional. The dosage strength of Lunesta medicine can be increased or decreased after a doctor’s recommendation.

Here are some common and serious adverse effects which can occur after taking Lunesta 3 mg drug.

Common side effects:

• Day-time drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Feeling hangover
• Loss of memory or concentration
• Headache
• Feeling nervous
• Dry mouth
• Nausea
• Loss of appetite
• Constipation
• Skin rash
• Stomach pain
• Unpleasant taste in mouth

Some severe side effects-

• Agitation
• Hallucinations
• Anxiety
• Memory problems
• Confusion
• Depression
• Unusual thoughts or behavior
• Aggression
• Thoughts of hurting

Precautions:

Lunesta 3 mg should not be given to pets or children.

• Don’t use this drug if patients have consumed alcohol within hours of bedtime.
• Swallow the Lunesta 3 mg tablet entire at once.
• If a person gets to sleep for the short time period (only 1 or 2 hours), then they should not consume this tablet as it is recommended by a healthcare specialist or doctor for a long period (approximately for 7 to 8 hours) of sleep.
• Lunesta medicine is not intended to be used in a pregnant women, as it can harm the health of the newborn baby.
• Never consume this medicine without a prescription from a qualified healthcare specialist.