Frequently Asked Questions
Sleep and Insomnia
What is insomnia?
Putting it in simple terms, insomnia means "trouble sleeping." It is a real medical condition in which you may have 1 or both of these symptoms: trouble falling asleep or having sleep that is not refreshing, for at least one month and causes significant distress.
What causes insomnia?
Disruptions of your sleep-wake cycle may lead to insomnia. And our lives are full of these potential disruptions, including stress, illness, and even travel.
Taking Rozerem
What is Rozerem approved by the FDA to do?
Rozerem is a sleep medicine approved for adults having trouble falling asleep. Rozerem can treat insomnia characterized by difficulty falling asleep. For more information, please refer to the
Medication Guide.
Rozerem can be an important part of helping people with insomnia that have trouble falling asleep. Here are some things you and your healthcare professional may consider:
- Rozerem is not habit-forming. If you have concerns with becoming dependent on sleep medication, Rozerem might be right for you.
- Rozerem won't leave you feeling groggy or "hungover" the next day. Until you know how you react to Rozerem, avoid hazardous activities like driving and operating machinery.
- Rozerem is a prescription sleep medication that can help you sleep by working with your normal sleep-wake cycle, which is regulated by the body's internal clock
If you have COPD and fear that your breathing may become depressed as a result of using a sleep aid consider this: Two single dose studies showed Rozerem did not worsen breathing for people with mild-to-severe COPD. According to these studies, doses of Rozerem have been shown to be safe in patients with mild-to-severe COPD. However, there is no available information on the effects of multiple doses of Rozerem, and the results of these studies cannot be generalized to the entire COPD population.
How do I take Rozerem?
It is recommended that you take 1 pill 30 minutes before you go to bed. Because Rozerem acts quickly, you should confine your activities to those necessary to prepare for bed, and you should avoid any hazardous activities that require concentration, such as driving or operating heavy machinery, until you know how you will react to Rozerem.
Can I take Rozerem with food or alcohol?
You can take Rozerem with food, but don't take it with or immediately after a high-fat meal because that can affect absorption of the medication. And you should avoid taking Rozerem with alcohol.
When can I take Rozerem?
You can take Rozerem whenever you have difficulty falling asleep. Take Rozerem 30 minutes before going to bed. Your healthcare professional can recommend when and how long to use Rozerem.
What are the most common side effects of Rozerem?
The most common side effects of Rozerem are somnolence, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, and exacerbated insomnia. Please
click here for Important Safety Information.
What to Expect with Rozerem
How will Rozerem make me feel?
Rozerem is not likely to make you feel sedated after you take it. Instead, Rozerem helps you to sleep by working with your normal sleep-wake cycle. So you may feel like you are gently drifting off to sleep.
When is the best time to take Rozerem?
Rozerem is approved for adults having trouble falling asleep. Patients are instructed to take Rozerem a half-hour before bed and then to only do activities related to getting ready for bed.
Will I become dependent on Rozerem?
In studies, Rozerem did not show evidence of abuse or dependence.
Will I feel groggy the day after taking Rozerem?
Until you know how you will react to Rozerem, you should avoid engaging in hazardous activities such as driving or operating heavy machinery. It's been shown to help people fall asleep fast and wake up without feeling groggy or "hungover."
Will Rozerem affect my balance?
Rozerem has not been shown to affect middle-of-the-night balance. According to a recent study in older adults, a single nighttime dose of Rozerem has not been shown to affect middle-of-the-night balance, mobility, or memory. However, there is no available information on the effects of multiple doses of Rozerem, and the results of this study cannot be generalized across the entire adult population.
