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  2. Ramelteon - Wikipedia

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    Ramelteon has been found to slightly increase prolactin levels in women (+34% vs. –4% with placebo) but not in men and to decrease free testosterone levels (by 3–6% in younger men and by 13–18% in older men). [3] [20] [21] Ramelteon has not been shown to produce dependence and has shown no potential for abuse. [3]

  3. Melatonin receptor agonist - Wikipedia

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    In 2005 ramelteon (Rozerem) was approved in the US indicated for treatment of insomnia, characterized as difficulty with falling asleep, in adults. [ citation needed ] Melatonin in the form of prolonged release (trade name Circadin ) was approved in 2007 in Europe (EU) for use as a short-term treatment, in patients 55 years or older, for ...

  4. Somnifacient - Wikipedia

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    Zolpidem (immediate release) is considered the first choice for patients with either sleep maintenance or sleep onset complaints. In cases where patients experience waking up at midnight or too early in the morning, zolpidem (extended release) or eszopiclone may be considered due to their longer actions.

  5. Zaleplon - Wikipedia

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    A meta-analysis of randomized, controlled clinical trials which compared benzodiazepines against zaleplon or other Z-drugs such as zolpidem, zopiclone, and eszopiclone has found few clear and consistent differences between zaleplon and the benzodiazepines in terms of sleep onset latency, total sleep duration, number of awakenings, quality of ...

  6. Zolpidem - Wikipedia

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    Zolpidem, sold under the brand name Ambien among others, is a medication primarily used for the short-term treatment of sleeping problems. [ 11 ] [ 16 ] Guidelines recommend that it be used only after cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia and after behavioral changes, such as sleep hygiene , have been tried.

  7. Hypnotic - Wikipedia

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    Zolpidem tartrate, a common but potent sedative–hypnotic drug.Used for severe insomnia. Hypnotic (from Greek Hypnos, sleep [1]), or soporific drugs, commonly known as sleeping pills, are a class of (and umbrella term for) psychoactive drugs whose primary function is to induce sleep [2] (or surgical anesthesia [note 1]) and to treat insomnia (sleeplessness).