ROZEREM Reviews (RAMELTEON)Average Rating: 1.9 (254 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ROZEREM with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ROZEREM | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | Insomnia | None, doesn't work for me. Will go back to Ambien. | 76 | 2 days 8 | 6/29/2016 | 4 | couldn't fall asleep | did very well on 1/2 of tiny pill with just SLIGHT hangover in morning... | give it a chance as a whole pill might be too much at first... | F | 75 | 14 days | 11/29/2009 | 1 | Insomnia from fibromyalgis | Rozerem kept me awake all night. | Does Rozerem contain codeine? That also keeps me awake. | F | 75 | 1 days | 9/29/2008 | 1 | Insomnia | Kept me wide awake all night. Only used it once! | This, and other medication, is amazing. It's a 5 for some people and a 1 for others. I have had sleep problems for sixty years and seem to have to use Ambien almost every night. I heard of this Rozerem and it sounded much better with fewer side effects but it had the effect on me of a benzedrine. I was wide awake for 24 hours! Try it with caution. | M | 72 | 1 days | 4/18/2008 | 5 | Chronic lifelong insomnia | This is pretty technical, but I'm a retired ICU nurse and prefer to rely on science! I used Ramelteon 8mg to wean off Ambien/Zolpidem 10mg after 6 months of nightly use. (adapting protocol from 2006-2007 NIH study) I weaned off within 2 weeks and continued to use Ramelteon as recommended. Number of hours I slept decreased after each Ambien/Zolpidem dosage reduction. Frustrated, I finally researched the study by Rozerom manufacturer (verified by subsequent NIH study). Dosages used ranged from 8 to 64 mg. Most successful groups used 8 and 16 mg. Less success reported with higher doses. Clearly 8mg was not enough for me. I've suffered from chronic insomnia, difficulty falling/staying asleep, my entire life. I increased my Ramelteon dose to 2 tablets (16 mg) and slept normally. It takes a few days to build up in your system, so each night, the number of hours and quality of sleep improves. IF YOU ARE COMPLAINING ROZEROM/RAMELTEON 8MG DOES NOT WORK, YOU ARE, IN ALL LIKELIHOOD, NOT TAKING A HIGH ENOUGH DOSE. The manufacturer needs to consult the data from their own study and update the dosage to include 8 AND 16mg. | F | 68 | 17 days 16mg 1X day | 4/17/2022 | 1 | for sleep | i experienced increased anxiety--unable to get to sleep at all, a very dissappointing medication with major side effects, it should be banned. its a horrible med | added and unexpected depression, withdrawal symptoms with brief usage-a spacey feeling. very eery at best. | M | 68 | 3 times | 4/30/2007 | 2 | long term insomnia | Wanting to get off Xanax and Lunesta which had become ineffective. MD suggested Clonazepam to get me to sleep, and Rozerem to stay in a deeper sleep state. The combo worked, but I was hung-over the entire next day and very weak. | I have other health issues: bone/muscle pain and weakness from side effects of Arimidex (for breast cancer)which I also had to stop taking. The Rozerum seemed to make these things much worse, especially the weakness, and my brain was so groggy I could barely drive, had to leave work since I couldn't focus and also had amnesia. I have taken just the Clonazepam the past few nights and the side effects are less, but I have to get off these meds!!There are NO good ones out there!! Maybe hypnosis is the answer?? | F | 67 | 10 days | 12/19/2008 | 5 | Considered taking it | Found out that this drug is the same as over the counter Melatonin (8 mg Px vs. 3 mg OTC). No sense in obtaining a Rx since generic melatonin is far cheaper. | Same as over the counter Melatonin (8 mg Px vs. 3 mg OTC) | M | 66 | 0 days | 12/11/2008 | 1 | long-term insomnia | I finally fell asleep 5 or 6 hours after taking the drug and slept about 3 hours. When I woke up I felt extremely drugged, confused and felt like I existed in a fog. I didn't dare drive my car. Then the depression began. It became worse and worse and suddenly I began having frightening suicidal thoughts. I occasionally have short bouts of mild depression but do not need medication and have never felt depression like this or had suicidal thoughts. I only made it through the day by reminding myself over and over that it was just the drug and it would wear off. By evening I felt quite a bit better. I would never, ever use this drug again. I feel it is an extremely dangerous drug and should be pulled from the market. Where on earth is the FDA? Do they really check anything out? If I hadn't been a strong willed and rational person, I actually believe that I might have killed myself. | F | 66 | 1 days | 10/30/2009 | 1 | Insomnia | Nightmares, anxiety, severe headaches, nausea, flu-like symptoms | Have tried several sleep medications with some side effects, but this is the worst. Doctor said to stay on it for at least 7 days to start working. Calling Dr. tomorrow, cannot take this another day. Thank God she gave me samples and I didn't have to pay for it. | F | 65 | 6 days 8 mg 1X day | 2/26/2013 | 1 | insomnia | non-effective, nightmares, useless | It seems only the salesperson for the company (Rozerem) had any positive things to say about using the drug, hmmmm. | F | 65 | 14 days | 10/3/2008 | 5 | insomnia related to bipolar | Take 1/2 of pill to eliminate side effects | Works well taking 1/2 of pill at bedtime or on first wakeup. My sleep is deeper and I do better the next day. Goes well with small dose of risperidone if I need it. | M | 64 | 7 months | 1/11/2009 | 4 | insomnia related to bipolar | Possibly some very mild side effects but difficult to determine. | To avoid side effects, usually take less than whole pill, about one half (4 mg.) Sometimes take a tiny amount of melatonin with it (just of small chip of 3 mg. pill). Definitely helps me sleep much sounder and helps stabilize my emotions. Goes well with very small amount of risperdal, if needed. | M | 64 | 180 days | 12/14/2008 | 2 | to remain asleep | drowsiness hours after awaking, slightly clouded consciousness | I took the medication hoping it would allow me to sleep more than about 3 to 4 hours, but it seldom did this. My best sleep was 4.5 to 5.5 hours. I usually awoke for a restroom visit. When I attempted to return to sleep, I was only able to attain a shallow sleep and a sensation as if I was struggling to fall asleep, as if I was "burrowing" into sleep. When the alarm rang, I still was not in a deep sleep. (I usually allowed 7 hours for sleep.) I believe I got some relief from fatigue in the first 3 months but there has been no progression in sleep duration. And, I realized I was drowsy and mildly "tipsy" long after awakening. I stopped the drug because of the drowsy after effects. I have not taken Rozerem for 5 nights and my sleep is about the same as with it. I feel "sharper" mentally without the drug. I suggest that if you take Rozerem, you take it for a short period, as I believe it is recommended, not for as long as I did. My physician regarded the drug as a long-term sleep solution and I did not find it to be. | M | 63 | 10 months | 3/29/2009 | 1 | for sleep | stayed awake all night and i wish we had checked this website before buying it.. I wish we could get our money back. | DONT BUY THIS DRUG | M | 63 | 1 days | 11/7/2008 | 1 | insomnia | nausea, stomach cramping, zonked for 24 hours | I felt heavily sedated and nauseous just about 30 minutes after taking. It knocked me completely out. Woke up with horrible stomach cramps twice & used the bathroom. Slept 12 hours straight, then spent another 12 hours trying to walk without a wobble, trying to focus, trying to shake off horrible drowsiness, grogginess, and doped-up feeling -- all without success. I lost 24 hours basically. I was afraid to drive. I did sleep, but the cost was too great. Not going to take any more of this stuff. It's way too heavy duty and strong for me. | F | 62 | 1 days | 8/22/2008 | 1 | insomnia | very dizzy for 36 hrs after 8 mg. dose. Also woke up several times during the night. | I stopped after one dose. Didn't feel safe driving. With Ambien and Lunesta, I felt groggy the next day; but never dizzy. The Rozerem after-effects were like a buzz - also hand and neck tingling. | F | 62 | 1 days | 12/27/2009 | 1 | Insomnia | This stuff is worthless. It's 12:30 am and I'm still trying to fall asleep but instead I'm on my phone looking up reviews. My new doctor decided not to give me Ambien any longer, he said it's addictive, so he wants me to try this. Well, I can see why this is not addictive because it doesn't work. Who's going to keep taking it! | F | 62 | 3 days 8 1X day | 1/23/2022 | 1 | Sleep | Hallucinations, paranoia and anxiety. | M | 62 | 7 days 8mg 1X day | 2/27/2022 | 4 | Insomnia | I was fatigued the next day - to my surprise and contrary to the reports of other patients | This medication put me to sleep and I am a very hard person to put to sleep by anything but very hi side effect and very addictive medication. Bravo except for the next day's fatigue | M | 61 | 2 days | 5/29/2007 |
ROZEREM (RAMELTEON): This medication is used to treat sleeplessness (insomnia). It helps you fall asleep faster so you can get a full night's rest. Sleep is important for your ability to function, think clearly, and remain alert. Lack of sleep can cause problems such as depression, heart disease and accidents. Getting enough sleep allows your mind and body to repair itself and increases your energy throughout the day. Ramelteon works like a natural substance called melatonin that is produced by your body. It helps regulate your sleep-wake cycle (circadian rhythm). FDA Approval Date: 2005-07-22 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)