it opens up the brains recptors, so it can use it's own melatonin more efficiantly. does that help?

here is a copy:

DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Ramelteon is an oral drug that promotes falling asleep and is used for treating insomnia. It acts by stimulating receptors for melatonin in the brain. Melatonin and its receptors control the circadian rhythm of the body that, in turn, controls the sleep/wake cycle. Unlike many drugs used for treating insomnia, ramelteon is not addictive, and it is not a controlled substance. Ramelteon also does not cause withdrawal symptoms or rebound insomnia when it is stopped. Ramelteon was approved by the FDA in July, 1995.

http://www.medicinenet.com/rozerem/article.htm

still looking for it's use in children.

i found it!!!!

it is a in pdf format:

http://www.fda.gov/cder/warn/2007/Rozerem-ltr.pdf

does not look good to me.

Ick.. None of that sounds worth it to me..

I do not think we are going to be giving it to her again.

We did give it to her last night; she was really cranky for about 45 minutes and unsteady. I would almost venture to say she acted like she was drunk…


Thank you so much for looking for that info...

you are very welcome. i know you have your hands full..and i was actually down to just one kid for the evening.