Ramelteon Information
Buy Ramelteon
Rozerem (Generic name: Ramelteon)
What is the most important information
I should know before I buy Ramelteon?
• Use caution when driving, operating
machinery, or performing other hazardous
activities. Ramelteon will cause drowsiness
and may cause dizziness. If you experience
drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities.
Ramelteon should be taken just before bedtime.
You may experience some carryover effects
the next day.
• Take Ramelteon within 30 minutes
prior to going to bed and limit your activities
to those necessary to prepare for bed.
• Do not take Ramelteon with or immediately
after a high fat meal.
• Talk to your health care provider
if you experience a worsening of insomnia
or any new mental or physical problems
that concern you.
• Contact your health care provider
if you experience any of the following:
· decreased sex drive;
· excessive flow of milk from
the breasts during nursing or milk flow
from the breasts that is not associated
with childbirth or the nursing of an infant
in women;
· a loss of menses (period) in
women; or
· fertility problems.
How should I take Ramelteon?
• Take Ramelteon exactly as directed
by your doctor. If you do not understand
these directions, ask your pharmacist,
nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
• Take each dose with a full glass
of water.
• Take Ramelteon within 30 minutes
prior to going to bed and limit your activities
to those necessary to prepare for bed.
• You can take Ramelteon with or without
food but for Ramelteon to work best, do
not take it with or immediately after
a high-fat, heavy meal.
• Do not crush or chew the tablets.
Take each tablet whole.
• Take Ramelteon only if you are able
to get a full night's sleep (8 or more
hours) before you must be active again.
• Do not take more Ramelteon than
is prescribed for you.
• Store Ramelteon at room temperature
away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Since Ramelteon is usually taken
only if you need it to help you sleep,
missing a dose will not cause any problems.
What should I avoid while taking Ramelteon?
• Use caution when driving, operating
machinery, or performing other hazardous
activities. Ramelteon will cause drowsiness
and may cause dizziness. If you experience
drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities.
Ramelteon should be taken just before bedtime.
You may experience some carryover effects
the next day.
• Do not drink alcohol while taking
Ramelteon. Alcohol will increase drowsiness
and may increase dizziness while you are
taking Ramelteon, which could be dangerous.
• Avoid other sedatives, sleeping
pills, and tranquilizers, including over-the-counter
preparations. They should not be used
while you are taking Ramelteon unless your
doctor directs otherwise.
What are the possible side effects of
Ramelteon?
• If you experience any of the following
serious side effects, stop taking Ramelteon
and seek emergency medical attention:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty
breathing; closing of your throat; swelling
of your lips, face, or tongue; hives).
• Talk to your health care provider
if you experience a worsening of insomnia
or any new mental or physical problems
that concern you.
• Contact your health care provider
if you experience any of the following:
· decreased sex drive;
· excessive flow of milk from
the breasts during nursing or milk flow
from the breasts that is not associated
with childbirth or the nursing of an infant
in women;
· a loss of menses (period) in
women; or
· fertility problems.
• Contact your doctor if you experience
· daytime drowsiness, dizziness,
or clumsiness;
· more outgoing or aggressive
behavior than normal;
· confusion;
· strange behavior;
· memory loss problems;
· agitation;
· hallucinations; or
· new feelings of depression.
• Side effects other than these
may occur. If these become bothersome,
contact your doctor.
• Side effects other than those
listed here may also occur. Talk to your
doctor about any side effect that seems
unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What other drugs will affect Ramelteon?
• Before taking Ramelteon, tell your
doctor if you are taking
· fluvoxamine (Fluvox);
· rifampin (Rifadin);
· ketoconazole (Nizoral); or
· fluconazole (Diflucan).
• You may not be able to take Ramelteon,
or you may require a dosage adjustment
or special monitoring during treatment.
• Drugs other than those listed
here may also interact with Ramelteon or
affect your condition. Talk to your doctor
and pharmacist before taking any prescription
or over-the-counter medicines, including
vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.
Disclaimer
This drug information is for your information purposes only, it is not intended that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. It should not be construed as containing specific instructions for any particular patient. We disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability of this information, and/or any consequences arising from the use of this information, including damage or adverse consequences to persons or property, however such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.
