Melatonin receptor agonists mimic the action of melatonin, a natural hormone that regulates your sleep cycle. They're used to treat insomnia and other sleep-related disorders. Examples include ramelteon (Rozerem) and tasimelteon (Hetlioz, Hetlioz LQ).
Prices for popular Melatonin Receptor Agonists medications
Rozerem (Ramelteon) is an expensive drug used to treat insomnia. This medicine helps you to fall asleep. It is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. While 79% of insurance plans cover the most common version of Rozerem at a co-pay of $60.00-$75.00, many of them have restrictions. Manufacturer and pharmacy coupons can help offset the cost.
TASIMELTEON treats non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder (non-24). It may also be used to treat sleep disorders in people with Smith-Magenis syndrome. It helps regulate your sleep cycle.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.
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