Posted by jedi on June 20, 2006, at 3:56:42
In reply to Does lunesta have any anticonvulsant properties?, posted by saturn on June 19, 2006, at 23:44:39
> At regular prescribed doses does lunesta have any anticonvulant properties (as I have read it is less selective than ambien for the GABA-A receptor site)?
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> I realize it can't be used as an anticonvulsant, but could one potentially have withdrawal seizures?
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> Thanks. Peace. Saturn.LUNESTA (eszopiclone) is a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic agent. Eszopiclone is the S(+)-enantiomer of zopiclone. It is possible that when misused and abrubtly withdrawn Lunesta may have similar reactions as to the withdrawl of benzodiazepines. Jedi
Misuse of zopiclone and convulsions during withdrawal.
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