Lunesta

Has anyone taken the new sleep aid Lunesta. I am on Lexapro for despression and the pharmacist has said the Lexapro has shown to make people have insomia, I am only sleeping 4-5 hours a night. She said it is not habit forming and should work. I have a call into my PCP about it, but he is out until monday. FYI: I took Resteril, but it gave me bad hangover effects the next day. Thanks

Don't know anything about your meds, just wanted to say hey and welcome you to the board and ask that you come often and post long!!! We are a good bunch and love our new folks! Smoochies Arlies

Sharron, I have insominia also. No sleep is a huge problem for me. I was put on Ambien after surgery. Was on other meds for sleep disorder before that, and nothing really helped.. I was taken of ambien last week and put on Klonopin.. I hope that it begins to help soon. Even with Ambien I was only sleeping 2 - 2.5 hrs. Good Luck, Jo

Hi Sharron!! Have I seen you on the board before or are you new??? If so, WELCOME TO OUR BOARD !! I can't help you about the Lunesta/Lexapro.. but I did want to thank you for pointing out to me that I am an insomniac. I never get more than 5 hours of sleep, and I thought it was normal Actually, maybe just getting a peaceful routine for yourself before you go to sleep at night, might help a bit. By the time I take a hot 30 minute bath and then sit and chat on my computer for another hour or two, I can't keep them eyes open. I used to blame caffeine for my sleeping habits. Now I know I am an insomniac. Do you feel okay the next day thought? I know I'm asking a lot of questions, I'm just kinda wondering if I ought to have myself checked out. I know my bloodwork's all normal, I'm not anemic or nothing, but does one really have to get 8 hours of sleep??? I feel just fine after 4-5 hours of sleep, rested and not exhausted during the day. Thanks again for pointing this out. I'm going to talk to my doc about it. ~Andie~