FDA cuts starting dose for Sunovion's Lunesta in half
This article was originally published in Scrip
Executive Summary
Just like it did last year with Sanofi's Ambien (zolpidem) and other zolpidem-containing products, the FDA on 15 May told Sunovion Pharmaceuticals to lower the recommended starting dose of its sleep aid drug Lunesta (eszopiclone) – halving the dose from 2mg to 1mg – citing data showing some patients may have impaired driving the morning after use, even if they feel fully awake.