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Do You Have a Sleep Problem?

According to the National Institutes of Health, insomnia means that you have trouble sleeping. Sounds simple, but it's not.

That's because our bodies are different and insomnia affects everyone differently. Here are some ways people experience it:

Trouble falling asleep
Trouble staying asleep
Waking up too early and not being able to get back to sleep

Insomnia Symptoms Can Occur Throughout the Day

Though this can last for months or years, it can really impact your day. Symptoms of insomnia may include:

Waking up unrefreshed
Issues with memory and balance
Having trouble concentrating
Effects on mood and feelings

Sound like you? Well, you have company. According to a national sleep poll, 54% of adults said they had at least 1 symptom of insomnia a few times per week in the past year. Another 25% said they have had symptoms occasionally in the past year.

Insomnia Has Common Causes

Really, that isn't surprising when you consider the potential causes of insomnia are pretty common, too. These include:

Certain illnesses
Stress, pain, anxiety, or depression
Some medicines
Too much caffeine
Travel

It is important to know that insomnia isn't your fault, and you can do something about it. There are healthy sleep tips you can incorporate in your life to help conquer it.

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What assures me about my sleep aid is that it is non–habit-forming, it won't leave me feeling groggy the next day,** I can take it as long as I need it, it works with my body's internal clock, it is gentle, so I won't feel sedated, and it is not likely to affect middle-of-the-night balance.***

Indication

Rozerem is approved for adults having trouble falling asleep.

Important Safety Information

If you have an allergic reaction, such as swelling of the tongue or throat, trouble breathing, and nausea and vomiting, contact your doctor immediately, as an airway obstruction due to this reaction could be fatal.

Don't take Rozerem if you're taking LUVOX^® (fluvoxamine) or have severe liver problems.

Talk with your healthcare provider if you have a history of depression, mental illness, or suicidal thoughts. Call your healthcare provider if your insomnia worsens or is not better within 7-10 days.

Worsening of depression, including suicidal thoughts and completed suicides, hallucinations, and nightmares can occur with Rozerem.

If you experience sleepwalking, driving, eating, or other behaviors while not fully awake, without remembering the event, contact your doctor immediately. There is a higher chance of these behaviors if you drink alcohol with Rozerem.

Don't drive or operate machinery until you know how you'll react to Rozerem.

Take Rozerem right before bed.

Do not drink alcohol or take other medicines that can make you sleepy when using Rozerem.

Rozerem may affect testosterone and prolactin. Consult your doctor if you experience changes in your period, libido, or problems with fertility.

Side effects may include somnolence, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, and exacerbated insomnia.

For more information, please see the complete Prescribing Information, including the Medication Guide.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

LUVOX^® is a registered trademark of Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

*You must meet eligibility requirements.

**As with other sleep products, until you know how you'll react to Rozerem, you should avoid engaging in hazardous activities that require concentration, such as driving or operating heavy machinery.

***According to a recent study in older adults, Rozerem has not been shown to affect middle-of-the-night balance, mobility, or memory. However, the results of this study cannot be generalized across the entire older adult population.