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Eszopiclone
Brand: Lunesta
Class: Hypnotic (sleep)
Route: PO
Functions: Reduce the symptoms of insomnia (promote sleep) by increasing GABA signaling activity
Common Uses: Insomnia
Adverse Drug Reactions (Safety): Increased risks: Unusual sleep behavior (sleep-walking, sleep-driving, etc)
Adverse Drug Reactions (Tolerability): Dizziness, taste disturbance
Special Considerations: Class IV controlled substance; avoid taking alcohol
Zolpidem
Brand: Ambien, Edluar,
Class: Hypnotic (sleep)
Route: PO
Functions: Reduce the symptoms of insomnia (promote sleep) by increasing GABA signaling activity
Common Uses: Insomnia
Adverse Drug Reactions (Safety): Increased risks: Unusual sleep behavior (sleep-walking, sleep-driving, etc)
Adverse Drug Reactions (Tolerability): Dizziness, taste disturbance
Special Considerations: Class IV controlled substance; avoid taking alcohol
Temazepam
Brand: Restoril
Class: Benzodiazepine
Route: PO
Functions: Reduce the symptoms of insomnia (promote sleep) by increasing GABA signaling activity
Common Uses: Insomnia, anxiety
Adverse Drug Reactions (Safety): Increased risks: Unusual sleep behavior (sleep-walking, sleep-driving, etc)
Adverse Drug Reactions (Tolerability): Dizziness, taste disturbance
Special Considerations: Class IV controlled substance; avoid taking alcohol