Published January 14, 2015
The Food and Drug Administration (search) on Wednesday approved a new drug for people with insomnia.
The agency approved the sale of Lunesta (search), made by the pharmaceutical company Sepracor (search), for both chronic and occasional insomnia, a problem for millions of people.
Lunesta was approved after clinical trials lasting more than a year showed it remained effective even when taker over time.
The drug, taken as a pill, is non-narcotic, the company reported, and helps people remain asleep all night, not just to fall asleep.
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