Lunesta and Trazodone are both drugs used for sleep aid. Lunesta is a sleep medication specifically designed to treat the inability to sleep. It helps individuals to get to sleep and stay asleep more easily. It acts fairly quickly and is used just prior to sleeping. Trazodone can be used for its anti-depressant properties or as a sleep aid. Side effects to be aware of with these drugs are for Lunesta: bad taste, dizziness, and drowsiness. For Trazodone- dry mouth, feeling sleepy, and a drop in blood pressure. The right choice depends on a person's health condition, sleep problem, and the doctor’s advice. Always talk to a healthcare provider before starting or changing any sleep medication.