Common questions

Do doctors prescribe Lunesta?

Do doctors prescribe Lunesta?

Lunesta is a Sedative-Hypnotic commonly used to treat sleep disorders. As a prescription drug, it is often accepted as a safe sleep aid; this downplays its addictive potential. In reality, most doctors will only prescribe Lunesta for short-term, acute insomnia because of its high potential for addiction and abuse.

Does GoodRx cover Lunesta?

The lowest GoodRx price for the most common version of generic Lunesta is around $9.90, 95% off the average retail price of $245.40.

What will the doctor give me to sleep?

In some cases, your doctor may prescribe medicine to help you fall asleep and stay asleep. Prescription sleeping pills may help you sleep better. Common ones include eszopiclone (brand name: Lunesta), zolpidem (brand name: Ambien), and zaleplon (brand name: Sonata).

Is there now a generic for Lunesta?

Insomnia med Lunesta, first approved in 2004, is now available as generic eszopiclone!

What is the cost of generic Lunesta?

This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia). Learn more about this drug here. This is a generic drug. The average cost for 30 Tablet(s), 3mg each of the generic (eszopiclone) is $379.99.

What is a substitute for Lunesta?

Ambien is the brand name for zolpidem tartrate. Similar to Lunesta, it reaches peak concentrations in the blood at 1.5 hours after oral administration.

What’s better Lunesta or Ambien?

However, Lunesta is longer acting. It may be more effective in helping you stay asleep than the immediate-release form of Ambien. That said, the extended-release form of Ambien may help you stay asleep longer.

How much is eszopiclone a month?

Average 12 Month Prices for Lunesta (Brand) & Eszopiclone (Generic)

Pharmacy Lunesta Retail Price Eszopiclone Retail Price
Walgreens $577.06 $371.95
Kroger Pharmacy $103.72
Albertsons Pharmacy $303.53
Rite Aid Pharmacy $621.00 $339.90

Does Lunesta hurt your liver?

Because medications are filtered through the liver and kidneys when they are digested, long-term abuse or addiction to Lunesta can lead to liver and kidney damage. The likelihood of this is increased if the person suffers from liver disease or kidney disease already.