Ambien vs. Rozerem

• 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?

Ambien (zolpidem) and Rozerem (ramelteon) are sedative/hypnotics used to treat insomnia.

A difference is that unlike some other sleep medications, Rozerem is not known to be habit-forming.

Common side effects of Ambien include:

• Daytime drowsiness,
• Dizziness,
• Weakness,
• Lightheadedness,
• "Drugged" feeling,
• Tiredness,
• Loss of coordination,
• Stuffy nose,
• Nasal irritation,
• Dry mouth,
• Sore throat,
• Nausea,
• Constipation,
• Diarrhea,
• Stomach upset,
• Headache,
• Muscle pain,
• Confusion,
• Insomnia,
• Euphoria,
• Ataxia (balance problems), and
• Visual changes.

Tell your doctor if you have unlikely but serious side effects of Ambien including:

• memory loss,
• mental/mood/behavior changes (such as new or worsening depression, abnormal thoughts, thoughts of suicide, hallucinations, confusion, agitation, aggressive behavior, or anxiety).

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,
• missed menstrual periods,
• nipple discharge, or
• difficulty becoming pregnant.

Ambien (zolpidem) is a sedative/hypnotic used for treating insomnia.

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.

Ambien may interact with other medicines that make you sleepy or slow your breathing (such as cold medicines, pain medications, muscle relaxants, and medicines for depression, anxiety, or seizures) or antidepressants.

Ambien may also interact with alcohol, chlorpromazine, itraconazole, ketoconazole, or rifampin.

Insomnia symptoms may also return after you stop taking Ambien. These symptoms may seem to be worse than before you started taking Ambien.

Rozerem may interact with rifampin, or antifungal medications.

Rozerem may also interact with primaquine, thabendazole, antibiotics, or heart rhythm medications.

The recommended adult dose of Ambien is 10 mg as conventional tablets or spray or 12.5 mg as extended-release tablets.

The recommended dose of Rozerem is 8 mg taken within 30 minutes of going to bed.