- Are Ambien and Rozerem the Same Thing?
- What Are Possible Side Effects of Ambien?
- What Are Possible Side Effects of Rozerem?
- What is Ambien?
- What is Rozerem?
- What Drugs Interact with Ambien?
- What Drugs Interact with Rozerem?
- How Should Ambien Be Taken?
- How Should Rozerem Be Taken?
Are Ambien and Rozerem the Same Thing?
Ambien(zolpidem) andRozerem(ramelteon) aresedative/hypnotics used to treatinsomnia.
A difference is that unlike some othersleepmedications, Rozerem is not known to be habit-forming.
What Are Possible Side Effects of Ambien?
Commonside effectsof Ambien include:
- Daytime drowsiness,
- Dizziness,
- Weakness,
- 头晕,
- "Drugged" feeling,
- Tiredness,
- Loss of coordination,
- Stuffy nose,
- Nasalirritation,
- Dry mouth,
- Sore throat,
- Nausea,
- Constipation,
- Diarrhea,
- Stomachupset,
- Headache,
- Musclepain,
- Confusion,
- Insomnia,
- Euphoria,
- Ataxia(balanceproblems), and
- Visual changes.
Tell yourdoctorif you have unlikely but serious side effects of Ambien including:
- memoryloss,
- mental/mood/behavior changes (such as new or worseningdepression,abnormalthoughts, thoughts ofsuicide, hallucinations, confusion, agitation,aggressivebehavior, oranxiety).
What Are Possible Side Effects of Rozerem?
Common side effects of Rozerem include:
- dizziness,
- tiredness,
- daytime drowsiness,
- nausea, or
- worsening sleep problems.
Tell your doctor if you have unlikely but serious side effects of Rozerem including:
- decreased sexual desire,
- missedmenstrualperiods,
- nipple discharge, or
- difficulty becomingpregnant.
What is Ambien?
Ambien (zolpidem) is a sedative/hypnotic used for treating insomnia.
What is Rozerem?
Rozerem (ramelteon) is a hypnotic type sedative used to treat insomnia that is associated with having trouble falling asleep. Unlike some other sleep medications, Rozerem is not known to be habit-forming.
What Drugs Interact With Ambien?
Ambien may interact with other medicines that make you sleepy or slow yourbreathing(such as cold medicines, pain medications, muscle relaxants, and medicines for depression, anxiety, or seizures) orantidepressants.
Ambien may also interact withalcohol, chlorpromazine, itraconazole,ketoconazole, orrifampin.
Insomnia symptoms may also return after you stop taking Ambien. These symptoms may seem to be worse than before you started taking Ambien.
What Drugs Interact With Rozerem?
Rozerem may interact with rifampin, orantifungalmedications.
Rozerem may also interact withprimaquine, thabendazole, antibiotics, orheartrhythm medications.
How Should Ambien Be Taken?
The recommended adult dose of Ambien is 10mgas conventional tablets or spray or 12.5 mg as extended-release tablets.
How Should Rozerem Be Taken?
The recommended dose of Rozerem is 8 mg taken within 30 minutes of going to bed.
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