Compare Klonopin vs. Lunesta
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Controls seizures and helps panic attacks.
Klonopin (clonazepam) can be used for immediate relief of panic attacks and seizures, but is not intended for long-term management.
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3.8/ 5 average rating with 767 reviewsforKlonopin
Helps you sleep.
Lunesta (Eszopiclone) is good for falling asleep and staying asleep. Not as habit-forming as some sleep medicines, but more likely to cause withdrawal symptoms if you stop suddenly.
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3.3/ 5 average rating with 592 reviewsforLunesta
Upsides
- More people who took Klonopin (clonazepam) were free of panic attacks, compared to people who did not take Klonopin (clonazepam).
- Klonopin (clonazepam) works quickly, within the hour.
- Can be used together with antidepressants to manage panic disorder.
- Klonopin (clonazepam) lasts longer and has less severe withdrawal symptoms compared to other similar medicines.
- Effective at helping people fall asleep faster and sleep longer.
- Not as habit-forming, so you can use it for longer than most other sleep medicines.
Downsides
- Klonopin (clonazepam) can cause memory problems, drowsiness, dizziness, and confusion.
- Klonopin (clonazepam) can be habit-forming, so is not typically used for long-term treatment.
- May require higher doses of Klonopin (clonazepam) over time to establish the same seizure control.
- More likely to cause withdrawal symptoms if you stop taking it suddenly.
- Might not be safe if you have a history of drug or alcohol abuse, depression, lung disease, or a condition that affects metabolism.
- It's easy to become reliant on sleep medicines. In the long run, it's better to learn good sleeping habits and behavior so that you can sleep better naturally.
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Dosage forms
- Pill
- Dissolving tablet
- Pill
Price
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Reviews
767 reviews so far
70%
saidit'sworth it
52%
saiditworked well
14%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Klonopin (clonazepam)?
Leave a review592 reviews so far
55%
saidit'sworth it
36%
saiditworked well
17%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Lunesta (Eszopiclone)?
Leave a reviewSide effects
4possible side effects
- Drowsiness37%
- Depression7%
- Abnormal coordination6%
- Loss of full control of bodily movements5%
10possible side effects
- Headache15%
- Unpleasant Taste8%
- Dyspepsia6%
- Pain4%
- Diarrhea4%
- Pruritus4%
- Dry Mouth3%
- Abnormal Dreams3%
- Neuralgia3%
- Urinary Tract Infection3%
Risks and risk factors
- Sedation, respiratory depression, coma and death
- Taking with opioids
- Drinking alcohol
- Dependence and withdrawal
- Taking high dosage
- Taking long-term
- History of drug abuse
- Driving impairment
- Drinking alcohol
- Taking other medicines that make you less alert
- Suicidal behavior and ideation
- Dependence and withdrawal
- Continuous use for 2 weeks or more
- Driving impairment
- Alcohol
- Taking other medicines that make you less alert
- Less than 7 hours of sleep.
- Abnormal thoughts
- Undiagnosed psychiatric conditions
- Sleep driving
- Taking with alcohol or drugs that acts in the brain
- Serious allergic reactions
- Risk of falls and injury
- Elderly
- Higher dose
- Liver problems
- Taking Lunesta (Eszopiclone) with other nervous system depressants
- Long-term use
- Risk to fetus
- Women of childbearing age
- Breast-feeding