Comparing Ambien vs Lunesta
Ambien Remove Ambien from your drug comparison | Lunesta Remove Lunesta from your drug comparison |
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Ambien zolpidem Remove Ambien from your drug comparison | Lunesta eszopiclone Remove Lunesta from your drug comparison | ||||||||||||||||
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Ambien induces sleep; however, Ambien CR in particular may impair physical and mental capabilities the next day. Ambien has also been associated with complex or dangerous sleep-related behaviors,... View more |
Prescribed for Insomnia. Lunesta may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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Common side effects include: dizziness. See the full Ambien side effects document. |
Common side effects include: infection, drowsiness, and unpleasant taste. See the full Lunesta side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Ambien prices and generic prices |
View all Lunesta prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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Other zolpidem brands include: Ambien CR, Edluar, Zolpimist |
N/A |
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Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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2.6 hours |
6 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 402 drugs are known to interact with Ambien:
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A total of 330 drugs are known to interact with Lunesta:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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December 16, 1992 |
December 15, 2004 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.