Rozerem

Rozerem, a prescription medicine, is licensed to treat insomnia for people who have difficulty falling asleep. The sleep medication, which works by stimulating melatonin receptors in the body, is not a controlled substance and is not habit-forming. Potential side effects of Rozerem may include drowsiness, fatigue, and dizziness. Rozerem comes in the form of a tablet and is only available in an 8 mg strength.

 

What Is Rozerem?

Rozerem® (ramelteon) is a prescription sleep medication that has been licensed as an insomnia treatment for people with difficulty falling asleep.
 
(Click Rozerem Uses for more information on what Rozerem is used for, including possible off-label uses.)
 

Who Makes Rozerem?

Rozerem is manufactured by Takeda Pharmaceuticals.
 

How Does Rozerem Work?

Rozerem works by stimulating melatonin receptors in the body. This helps people to fall asleep. Unlike many other insomnia medications, Rozerem is not habit-forming and is not a controlled substance.
 

Rozerem Effects

Rozerem has been evaluated in several clinical studies for insomnia. In studies of Rozerem for chronic insomnia, people fell asleep faster than people who did not take Rozerem. Similar results were seen in a study of Rozerem in people with transient insomnia (insomnia that comes and goes).
 
Studies have shown that Rozerem does not cause a "hangover" effect in the morning and does not cause rebound insomnia (worsening of insomnia after stopping a medication).
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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