Ramelteon(Rozerem)
Hypnotic (melatonin agonist)
- hypnotic
- may prevent bipolar depression
- hypnotic safe in elderly
Features
Dosing
8mg/night. Can take PRN, but may work better when taken at the same time nightly. Works by setting the circadian rhythm rather than causing sedation.
Management
headache, nausea, daytime fatigue. May be best not to take melatonin with it (this is not clear).
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