On Your Mark, Get Set – Sleep! Lunesta, Ambien and Sonata.

Send us Fan MailSummary: This episode is in response to a listener’s question about the Rx sleep-aid Lunesta, and the discussion includes the close relatives Ambien and Sonata, which share the same mechanism of action.  Like every other drug, the risks-benefits of this group of meds should be discussed with your doctor prior to use, and the discussion should continue as you monitor your sleep patterns and use of Lunesta. Topics:·      Non-Med Options 02:30·      Sleep Hygiene 03:15·      Risk-Benefit of Lunesta 04:35·      Ambien 05:15·      Mechanism of Action of Lunesta 05:50·      GABA Receptor Stimulation 06:30·      Benzodiazepines 07:30·      Sonata – Ambien – Lunesta 08:10·      Designed for Short-Term Use 08:45·      Follow-up:  Talk with MD 09:00·      Possible Side Effects 09:45·      Drug Diary 11:15·      Drug-Drug Interactions of Lunesta (362) 12:00·      Ask Your Pharmacist About Drug, Nutrients, Supplement Interactions 12:50·      Cause and Effect – Solving Problems 14:30·      Non-Med Treatments 15:00·      C-IV…Do Not Stop Abruptly; Contact MD 15:30·      When and How to Administer 16:30·      Dosing 17:25·      Addiction, Tolerance and Dependencem18:20    Questions and comments to  [email protected]