Rozerem (Cont.)

Rozerem: When and How Do I Take It?

Some general considerations for when and how to take Rozerem include:
 
  • Rozerem comes in tablet form and is taken once a day, 30 minutes before bedtime.
     
  • It is recommended that you take your Rozerem dose with a glass of water, not after a meal, and not with food.
     
  • Rozerem works quickly; make sure that you are ready for sleep before taking Rozerem. Do not take Rozerem before driving or performing any tasks that require concentration.
     
  • For Rozerem to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. Rozerem will not work if you take it differently than how your healthcare provider has prescribed.
     

Rozerem Dosing

There is only one recommended dosage of Rozerem -- Rozerem 8 mg.
 
(Click Rozerem Dosing for more information about dosing for Rozerem.)
 

Rozerem Side Effects

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with Rozerem. However, not everyone who takes Rozerem will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate Rozerem well. When side effects do occur, in most cases they are minor, meaning they require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider.
 
The most common Rozerem side effects include:
 
  • Drowsiness
  • Fatigue
  • Dizziness.
     
(Click Side Effects of Rozerem to learn more about specific Rozerem side effects, including serious side effects to look out for.)
 
You can also read about other possible side effects by clicking on the following eMedTV links:
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;