Rozerem Information

Rozerem Uses

Rozerem is in a class of drugs called sleep medications. Rozerem affects chemicals in your brain that may affect sleep. Rozerem induces sleep and causes relaxation. It is used to treat insomnia. Rozerem may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

General Rozerem Information

Rozerem (ramelteon), works differently than other sleeping pills on the market. Rozerem (ramelteon) acts on two melatonin receptors in the brain, as opposed to targeting the GABA-A receptor. Rozerem is expected to begin marketing sometime in late 2005.

How Rozerem is Taken

Take Rozerem exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass of water. Take Rozerem within 30 minutes prior to going to bed and limit your activities to those necessary to prepare for bed. You can take Rozerem with or without food but for Rozerem to work best, do not take it with or immediately after a high-fat, heavy meal. Do not crush or chew the tablets. Take each tablet whole. Take Rozerem only if you are able to get a full night's sleep (8 or more hours) before you must be active again. Do not take more of this medication than is prescribed for you.

Rozerem Warnings/Precautions

Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Rozerem will cause drowsiness and may cause dizziness. If you experience drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities. Rozerem should be taken just before bedtime. You may experience some carryover effects the next day. Do not drink alcohol while taking Rozerem. Alcohol will increase drowsiness and may increase dizziness while you are taking Rozerem, which could be dangerous. Avoid other sedatives, sleeping pills, and tranquilizers, including over-the-counter preparations. They should not be used while you are taking Rozerem unless your doctor directs otherwise.

Possible Side Effects with Rozerem

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Rozerem and seek emergency medical attention:

an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, face, or tongue; hives)

Talk to your health care provider if you experience a worsening of insomnia or any new mental or physical problems that concern you.

Contact your health care provider if you experience any of the following:

decreased sex drive

excessive flow of milk from the breasts during nursing or milk flow from the breasts that is not associated with childbirth or the nursing of an infant in women

a loss of menses (period) in women

fertility problems

Contact your doctor if you experience:

daytime drowsiness, dizziness, or clumsiness

more outgoing or aggressive behavior than normal

confusion

strange behavior

memory loss problems

agitation

hallucinations

new feelings of depression

Side effects other than these may occur. If these become bothersome, contact your doctor.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

Rozerem Overdose

Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a Rozerem overdose are unknown but may include extreme sleepiness, confusion, dizziness, difficult or slow breathing, and unconsciousness.

Rozerem Storage

Store Rozerem at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

More Information

For more information, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or health care provider or visit the Rozerem Website.

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