Note: This document contains side effect information about ramelteon. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Rozerem.
Summary
More frequent side effects include: dizziness, drowsiness, and fatigue. Continue reading for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.
Applies to ramelteon: oral tablet.
Serious side effects of Rozerem
Along with its needed effects, ramelteon (the active ingredient contained in Rozerem) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Other side effects of Rozerem
Some side effects of ramelteon may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
- Dizziness
- sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
Less common
- Body aches or pain
- change in taste
- chills
- cough
- difficulty in breathing
- difficulty in moving
- discouragement
- ear congestion
- fatigue
- feeling sad or empty
- fever
- general feeling of discomfort or illness
- irritability
- joint pain
- loss of appetite
- loss of interest or pleasure
- loss of taste
- loss of voice
- muscle aching or cramping
- muscle pain or stiffness
- nasal congestion
- nausea
- pain in joints
- runny nose
- shivering
- sleeplessness
- sneezing
- sore throat
- sweating
- swollen joints
- trouble concentrating
- trouble sleeping
- unable to sleep
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- vomiting
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to ramelteon: oral tablet.
Psychiatric
Common (1% to 10%): Exacerbated insomnia
Frequency not reported: Behavioral changes, complex behaviors, amnesia, hallucinations, anxiety[Ref]
Nervous system
Common (1% to 10%): Somnolence, dizziness[Ref]
Immunologic
Rare (less than 0.1%): Severe anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions (e.g., angioedema)[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Common (1% to 10%): Nausea[Ref]
Other
Common (1% to 10%): Fatigue[Ref]
