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.
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