Lunesta--any weird "buzz-like" effects? - Sleep Disorders Message Board

LorieAnna · 05-01-2005, 09:19 PM

I have an appt. with a doctor in 2 days. I'm thinking of asking about Lunesta and whether or not I should try it. I read some of the posts here and it really doesn't sound like a good drug, so now I'm not sure. See the problem I have is that I really liked the "buzz" from Ambien & Sonata, and ended up abusing them. Now I really can't have those pills around. I've tried things like Trazadone, Melatonin, Valerian Root, even benadryl; they all make me a zombie the next day. Ambien and Sonata were awesome because they don't have that effect AT ALL. But, the medication abuse is inevitable with those two, so I can't go that route. For those of you who tried Lunesta - did you feel any of the same type of side effects? Besides the awful bitter yucky aftertaste, what side effects did you feel?

Thanks tons!
~L

ricrokrol · 05-02-2005, 11:33 AM

It gave me aslight buzz efect, but not near as much ambien. Let me ask you this, ambien didn't help me sleepatall, just gave me a buzz. Did Sonata help you sleep good.

ricrokrol · 05-02-2005, 11:43 AM

Just out of Curiosty, Lori are you from Lynchburg, Va?

LorieAnna · 05-02-2005, 12:21 PM

Sonata worked, but not as well as the Ambien. I felt kinda drunk from it. Both Sonata & Ambien gave me amnesia.

LorieAnna · 05-02-2005, 02:37 PM

Nope, not VA. I'm in WI.