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How To Wean Off Of Lunseta

Ive been on Lunseta for over four years and still cant sleep without it. My brain will not shut down, I m not worried about anything, Its more like ideals, concepts? Ive tried everything supplements, allergery medicine, exercise, music, sounds nothing works but i need to get off the Lunseta
posted on Fri, 14 Nov 2014
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Hello,
If you want to get off the lunesta then cut the dose in half for a few weeks, then try to go to every other night for a few weeks. Next use it only once or twice a week for a few weeks then stop.
Valerian and cammomile are some natural substitures you may try to help with sleep.
Good luck
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How To Wean Off Of Lunseta

Hello, If you want to get off the lunesta then cut the dose in half for a few weeks, then try to go to every other night for a few weeks. Next use it only once or twice a week for a few weeks then stop. Valerian and cammomile are some natural substitures you may try to help with sleep. Good luck