Ramelteon (Rozerem)

Alternate Name: Rozerem

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Nonbarbiturate Hypnotic

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 8 MG

Warnings: Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, sleep apnea, or a breathing disorder such as COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Tell your doctor if you have a history of depression or mental illness, or if you have ever had thoughts of hurting yourself. You might have mood or behavior changes with this medicine, such as feeling sad or hopeless, or getting upset easily. You could feel nervous or hostile. Some people become violent and want to hurt themselves or others. You might have too much energy, or see or hear unusual things. Call your doctor right away if you have any strange feelings, thoughts, or behaviors. This medicine may cause a serious type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor right away if you have itching, hives, trouble breathing, or any swelling of your hands, face, mouth, or tongue when you take this medicine. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse. Unusual thoughts or behavior. This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert. This medicine may cause some hormone changes. Talk to your doctor if you have any of these symptoms: a decreased interest in sex; problems getting pregnant; an irregular or change in menstrual periods; or discharge from the nipples (in women). This medicine may cause sleep-related behaviors such as driving a car (sleep-driving), walking (sleep-walking), having sex, making phone calls, or preparing and eating food while you are asleep or not fully awake. If these unwanted effects occur, tell your doctor right away. Worsening of insomnia (trouble sleeping). Unusual tiredness or weakness.

Food Warnings: Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using donepezil (Aricept®), doxepin (Sinequan®), fluconazole (Diflucan®), ketoconazole (Nizoral®), or rifampin (Rifadin®, Rimactane®)., Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol., Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine., This medicine may cause sleep-related behaviors such as driving a car (sleep-driving), walking (sleep-walking), having sex, making phone calls, or preparing and eating food while you are asleep or not fully awake. If these unwanted effects occur, tell your doctor right away., This medicine may cause some hormone changes. Talk to your doctor if you have any of these symptoms: a decreased interest in sex; problems getting pregnant; an irregular or change in menstrual periods; or discharge from the nipples (in women)., This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert., Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.