dozing Ramelteon Generic Name: Ramelteon (ra MEL tee on) Brand Name: Rozerem Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Uses of Ramelteon: It is used to treat sleep problems. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Ramelteon? If you have an allergy to ramelteon or any other part of ramelteon. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have liver disease. If you have sleep apnea. If you do not have time to get a full night's sleep. If you are taking fluvoxamine. If you are taking any other drugs that can make you sleepy. There are many drugs that can do this. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take ramelteon with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. Slideshow 10 Common Sleep Disorders: Treatments and Truths What are some things I need to know or do while I take Ramelteon? Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert after you take ramelteon. You may still feel sleepy the day after you take this medicine. Avoid these tasks or actions until you feel fully awake. Avoid alcohol while taking ramelteon. Do not take this medicine if you drank alcohol that evening or before bed. Talk with your doctor before you use other drugs and natural products that slow your actions. Some people have done certain tasks or actions while they were not fully awake like driving, making and eating food, and having sex. Most of the time, people do not remember doing these things. Tell your doctor if this happens to you. Do not take ramelteon unless you can get a full night's sleep (at least 7 to 8 hours) before you need to be active again. This medicine is not approved for use in children. Talk with the doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (Ramelteon) best taken? Use ramelteon as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Take within 30 minutes of bedtime. Avoid taking this medicine with or right after high-fat meals. Swallow tablet whole. Do not chew, break, or crush. After you take ramelteon, only do things needed to get ready for bed. If you still have trouble sleeping after 7 to 10 days, call your doctor. What do I do if I miss a dose? Many times this medicine is taken on an as needed basis. Do not take more often than every 24 hours unless told to do so by your doctor. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of low mood (depression), thoughts of killing yourself, nervousness, emotional ups and downs, thinking that is not normal, anxiety, or lack of interest in life. Feeling confused. Change in how you act. Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not there). Bad dreams. Memory problems or loss. Upset stomach or throwing up. For women, no period. Nipple discharge. Lowered interest in sex. Trouble getting pregnant. A very bad reaction called angioedema has happened with ramelteon. Sometimes, this may be life-threatening. Signs may include swelling of the hands, face, lips, eyes, tongue, or throat; trouble breathing; trouble swallowing; or unusual hoarseness. Talk with the doctor. What are some other side effects of Ramelteon? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Feeling sleepy. Dizziness. Feeling tired or weak. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Ramelteon? Store at room temperature. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. This medicine comes with an extra patient fact sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it with care. Read it again each time this medicine is refilled. If you have any questions about ramelteon, please talk with the doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about ramelteon. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using ramelteon. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about ramelteon Side Effects During Pregnancy Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group En Español 66 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics Consumer resources Ramelteon Ramelteon (Advanced Reading) Other brands: Rozerem Professional resources Ramelteon (AHFS Monograph) Ramelteon (Wolters Kluwer) Related treatment guides Insomnia Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only C Pregnancy Category Risk cannot be ruled out N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Ramelteon Rating 66 User Reviews 4.6 /10 66 User Reviews 4.6 Rate it! 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