Lunesta (Cont.)

Lunesta: When and How Do I Take It?

Some general considerations for when and how to take Lunesta include:
 
  • Lunesta comes in tablet form and is taken immediately before bedtime.
     
  • It is recommended that you take your Lunesta dose with a glass of water, not immediately after a meal and not with food.
     
  • Lunesta works very quickly; make sure that you are ready for sleep before taking Lunesta. Do not take Lunesta before driving or performing any tasks that require concentration.
     
  • For Lunesta to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. Lunesta will not work if you stop taking it.
     

Lunesta Dosing

The dose of Lunesta that your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Your age
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may be currently taking.
     
As with any medication, do not adjust your Lunesta dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Lunesta Dosage for more information about dosing for Lunesta.)
 

Side Effects of Lunesta

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with Lunesta. However, not everyone who takes Lunesta will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate the medicine well. When side effects do occur, in most cases they are minor, meaning they require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider.
 
The most common side effects with Lunesta include:
 
  • Unpleasant taste
  • Headache
  • Drowsiness.
     
(Click Lunesta Side Effects to learn more about the specific side effects of Lunesta, including serious side effects to look out for.)
 
You can also read about other possible side effects by going to the following eMedTV articles:
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;