Compare Rozerem vs. Silenor

Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.

Prescription only

Helps you fall asleep.

Rozerem (ramelteon) is a good sleep medicine that's not addictive, but it can be expensive.

Helps you relax, and sleep.

Doxepin is a non-addictive way to help people stay asleep, but it comes with a list of side effects.

Upsides

Rozerem (ramelteon) isn't a controlled medicine, and it's safe to use in people age 65 or older.
If you stop taking Rozerem (ramelteon) suddenly, your insomnia won't come back.
Rozerem (ramelteon) won't make you feel hungover or groggy the next day.

In a clinical trial Doxepin was able to significantly improve sleep quality.
Doxepin helps improve your appetite, energy level, and sense of well-being, which increases your interests.
Once your body gets used to Doxepin, most of the side effects go away.
Doxepin comes in a generic form, so it is pretty cheap.
Doxepin is not addictive.

Downsides

Some people taking Doxepin walk, drive, eat, and have sex while sleeping. Be sure to tell your doctor if this happens to you.
Doxepin can increase your appetite, leading to weight gain.
Taking Doxepin can make emptying your bladder difficult.
Some people have suicidal thoughts when taking Doxepin.
Doxepin can interact with many different medications, vitamins, and alternative treatments.

Used for

Alcoholism - Anxiety - Depression Anxiety - Depression Anxiety - Depression - Psychoneurotic personality disorder Insomnia Pruritus (Moderate)
Due to atopic dermatitis or lichen simplex chronicus
Urticaria

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