User:Mr. Ibrahem/Ramelteon

Ramelteon, sold under the brand name Rozerem among others, is a medication used for trouble falling asleep. It is taken by mouth, half an hour before bed. There is no limitation on duration of use; though long term effectiveness is unclear.

Common side effects include sleepiness, dizziness, nausea, and worsened trouble sleeping. Other side effects may include anaphylaxis, abnormal thinking, and depression. Effects on pregnancy and breastfeeding are unclear. It is a melatonin receptor agonist and is expected to work similar to melatonin.

Ramelteon was discovered in 1996 and approved for medical use in the United States in 2005. It was declined approval in Europe in 2008 due to unclear effectiveness. In the United States it is available as a generic medication and costs about 60 USD per month as of 2021. It is not a controlled substance.