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 |
| 5 | Insomnia | As far as side effects the only thing I experienced was dry throat and eyes upon waking up, more so than usual. | I'm not sure the dosage I took, but I was told by the doctor that ROZEREM is not a one time sleep aid like AMBIEN. It contains melatonin and will help you get better sleep over time. After taking it for two weeks I was sleeping a lot better. I fell asleep quicker, didn't wake up at night and slept longer. I don't suffer from fatigue like I did and I've got more energy during the day. It works great for me, but I've read a few reviews of people who don't like it. My advice, Follow the directions and read about the drug before you take it. | M | 33 | 30 days 1X day | 10/24/2010 | 5 | Sleep | Well Rested | M | 55 | 5 years 8 1X day | 6/24/2012 Patient History | 5 | insomnia | This med does not make me feel drugged. I just fall to sleep. No side effects that I know of. | M | 34 | 1 years | 3/15/2007 | 5 | insomnia induced by shift-work | The most notable side effect was next-day vertigo, but that was my fault, being that I was so desperate to sleep, I doubled the dose to 16mg. (stupid me.) At the recommended dose I experienced very few or no side effects. | It is extremely important to note that Rozerem is different than any other sleep medicine; (as mentioned in another comment, Rozerem is not a "knock-out" drug!) it is designed to re-set your circadian rhythm to a normal "night=sleep" "day=awake" routine. Think "super-melatonin". It is vital to understand that this re-setting of the "body-clock" is a gradual process, sometimes requiring weeks of consistent, daily therapy. It should be taken at EXACTLY the same time every night, without fail; pick a realistic bedtime and stick to it! For Rozerem to be successful as an insomnia therapy it must be used with a high degree of patience. Note: If you have recently taken Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata, et al., Rozerem will not work right away, since withdrawal (rebound insomnia) from stopping these other sleep meds can persist for 7-14 days. Give your body a few weeks to adjust. | M | 28 | 1 years | 5/11/2008 | 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 | 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 | 5 | sleeplessness | No side effects at all. | Without Rozarem I wake up 11-13 times a night. When I take it, I go to sleep within twenty minutes or so; I wake up around 4:30-5, but I can go back to sleep. I feel rested when I get up at 6:15. On two nights, a week apart, when I didn't take it, I woke up excessively again. I am very happy with it for now. | M | 48 | 30 days | 2/21/2009 | 4 | Severe Insomnia | Felt somewhat lethargic for the first 30 minutes after waking, but also felt refreshed and clear-minded. | The first night I took Rozerem, I experienced the best night of sleep in 13 years. I slept like a baby for nearly 11 hours and woke up feeling completely rejuvenated. It was the first time that I can recall sleeping through the night without disturbance in more than a decade. I've tried a host of other medications and alternative methods, but this is by far the best yet and I will continue to take Rozerem on an evaluation basis for the next few weeks. | M | 34 | 2 days | 1/31/2009 | 4 | insomnia | More dreams, more movement during the night | My problem has not been gettting to sleep but staying asleep, usually waking after 3 hours. Tried all the usual suspects. I take this w 2 mg melatonin, and have had better sleep the last few nights than in months. | M | 55 | 3 days | 9/11/2008 | 4 | Insomnia | None so far | Grant it I've only been on it for one night, but the first night was the first time I had slept all the way through the night in weeks. This is a great drug. I have no sluggish feeling during the day. It does have different effects for different people, I would say try it. | M | 20 | 1 days | 8/17/2008 | 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 | 4 | Sleep issues | Occassional vivid dreams; a few unpleasent. | Haven't been on it on a regular basis but their is some inconsistancies in how well it works. However, no hang over or other noticable side effects. Have taken everything from Abmien to valium to whatever and prefer this as it is not habit forming. My Doctor is a psycologist and specializes in addition and medication. He claims it works only with certain people ( if melationin) works for you this should). | M | 60 | | 12/18/2008 | 4 | Staying Asleep | I would usually fall asleep, but then wake up every two hours and have trouble going back to sleep. Rozerem was a miracle after trying Ambien, Lunesta, etc., even Melatonin. I was becoming anxious and depressed. I slept really well for the first time in two years! The only problem is that I wanted to sleep all the next day as well! Fortunately it was Saturday. Perhaps this was because my body needed sleep so badly. Will try half a tablet and see if its better. None of the negative reactions mentioned by others. | M | 57 | 2 days | 3/23/2008 | 4 | To reset my internal clock | None whatsoever. It did, however, take a couple of days before it took effect. | Rozerem is designed to act upon the suprachiasmic nucleus in the brain, to enhance melatonin release and effect and reset the body's internal clock to help you fall asleep at the appropriate time. IT IS NOT A HYPNOTIC LIKE AMBIEN, LUNESTA, OR SONATA (even though it is classified as one by the FDA)AND IS NOT DESIGNED TO "KNOCK YOU OUT" WHENEVER YOU TAKE IT. As soon as the medical community starts to read the medication release notes and recognize the drug for what it is, there will be fewer complaints. | M | 58 | 5 days | 3/28/2008 | 4 | insomnia | The first couple of nights I felt hot after taking the meds. I felt like I was running a fever, but that went away after a few days. | The 1st night or two it did not make a difference. After a few days I started falling asleep sooner and sooner after taking the drug. After about 2 weeks it is working well, and I am falling asleep about 30 min. after taking it. It has been a huge help for me. | M | 40 | 3 weeks | 10/9/2008 | 4 | Trouble falling to sleep | If I didn't give myself a full (at least) 8 hours of sleep-- I felt slightly hungover... but just kind of tired... But that doesn't last long. | I take Adderall and it keeps me from falling asleep sometimes... You can truly take it when you need it, and stop when you don't--- It doesn't screw up your sleep cycle... | M | 21 | 2 months | 2/15/2007 | 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 | 4 | insomnia - due to pain meds | Drowsiness, duh. | I discontinued Lunesta because it hit me hard, knocked me out and left me stupid the next day with that horrible taste in my mouth. Doctor switched me to ROZEREM and I think it's great. It comes on gently, and leads to a more natural sleep. I can wake up to use the bathroom and go back to sleep. I wake up in the morning with my brain intact. My only complaint is that it doesn't *always* work 100%. Some nights, it lets me sleep, but if I wake up I'll need a couple hours to get back to sleep again. | M | 59 | 3 months | 4/28/2007 | 3 | Insomnia | Took rozerem for the first time last night. Will also (most likely) be the last. Did its job, was sound asleep in 15 minutes. Also had nightmares. Woke up every hour or so, but easy to fall back asleep. When sleeping it was sound sleep. Also was very paranoid about 5am that somebody was breaking into my home. Quite groggy today as well. Not sure of paranoia is a common side effect or not. I am normally somewhat paranoid so it may have just increased that. But it did its job in putting me to sleep right away! | M | 26 | 1 days 8mg | 6/18/2012 | 3 | Insomnia | None so far. Been taking for 1-2 weeks. | I took some samples from my doc, and did not have any positive results. I have been taking it for the last week, and it has worked great for the last 4 nights. I may have been having rebound from Lunesta before. It is still expensive ($45.w/BCBS), but I will give it a shot. I like the no side effects, so far anyway. | M | 52 | 2 weeks | 2/17/2007 |
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)