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Article: DRUG CAPSULE WHAT Y0U SHOULD KNOW
- Article from:
- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)
- Article date:
- August 15, 2005
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LUNESTA
(eszopiclone)
What it does: Lunesta is a prescription sleep drug. It enhances
the effects of the brain chemical gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), an
amino acid that slows down brain activity and allows a person to fall
asleep.
Who it is for: It can be used by those who have difficulty falling
asleep, staying asleep and waking up too early.
Benefits: Lunesta is approved for long-term use, for as long as
six months. It is a ...