Posted by Iansf on January 19, 2005, at 10:56:39
Sepracor Says Sleep Drug May Help Combat Depression
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Preliminary results of a late-stage trial involving 545 patients with both insomnia and major depression showed that those taking Lunesta (formerly termed Estorra) and the antidepressant Prozac were less likely to have a worsening of their depression than those taking Prozac plus placebo.
The company said it appears that based on the preliminary results of the study, the combination of Lunesta and Prozac even improved symptoms of depression.
Patients treated with Lunesta also had a statistically significant improvement in the time taken to get to sleep and in their ability to stay asleep.
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