Sedatives & Hypnotics
Eszopiclone (Lunesta)
Street names: Lunesta
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⚡What it does
- Sleep maintenance (6–8 h)
- Mild euphoria, amnesia at supratherapeutic doses
⚠Key risks
- Dependence, rebound insomnia
- Next-day driving impairment (FDA lowest-dose warning)
- Sleep-walking, sleep-driving
✚Overdose signs
- Deep sedation
- Respiratory depression with other depressants
- Confusion
📋Quick facts
Also known asLunesta
CategorySedatives & Hypnotics
Schedule / classSchedule IV (US)
AppearanceWhite/blue film-coated round tablets (1–3 mg)
Street price~$2–$8 per 3 mg tablet (diverted)
Legal statusRx-only, Schedule IV (US); prescription-only elsewhere
Last updated2026-09-14
Sources: FDA, NIDA
Category comparison — Sedatives & Hypnotics
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eszopiclone (Lunesta) | Schedule IV | Dependence, rebound insomnia; Next-day driving impairment (FDA lowest-dose warning) | ~$2–$8 per 3 mg tablet |
| Zopiclone (Imovane) | Rx-only; Class C | Dependence and brutal rebound insomnia; Metallic taste, dry mouth | ~$1–$5 per 7.5 mg tablet |
| Zolpidem (Ambien/Stilnox) | Schedule IV | Sleep-walking, sleep-driving, hallucinations; Dependence and rebound insomnia | ~$2–$10 per 10 mg tablet |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Eszopiclone (Lunesta) look like?
White/blue film-coated round tablets (1–3 mg)
What are the signs of a Eszopiclone (Lunesta) overdose?
Deep sedation; Respiratory depression with other depressants; Confusion Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Dependence, rebound insomnia Dependence can develop with regular use.