Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER
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Product introduction
Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER is used for short-term treatment of insomnia. It reduces sleep onset time and frequent awakening at night. This medicine improves sleep maintenance and therefore ensures sound sleep.
Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER should be taken on an empty stomach, preferably just before going to bed. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it is habit-forming. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include memory loss, hallucinations, agitation, headache, vertigo, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and back pain. It may also cause fatigue, stomach pain, double vision, and depression. However, these are temporary and resolve on their own after some time. Please consult your doctor if these bother you or do not away.
Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you, and do not take alcohol with it as it may worsen the dizziness. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.
Before taking Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you are taking, so that your doctor can advise if taking this medicine is right for you. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are suffering from any liver or kidney problems. You should avoid smoking and alcohol while using this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not use this medicine. However, if the need arises, please consult your doctor before using it.
Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER should be taken on an empty stomach, preferably just before going to bed. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it is habit-forming. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include memory loss, hallucinations, agitation, headache, vertigo, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and back pain. It may also cause fatigue, stomach pain, double vision, and depression. However, these are temporary and resolve on their own after some time. Please consult your doctor if these bother you or do not away.
Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you, and do not take alcohol with it as it may worsen the dizziness. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.
Before taking Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you are taking, so that your doctor can advise if taking this medicine is right for you. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are suffering from any liver or kidney problems. You should avoid smoking and alcohol while using this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not use this medicine. However, if the need arises, please consult your doctor before using it.
Uses of Roza Tablet ER
Side effects of Roza Tablet ER
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Roza
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Memory loss
- Vertigo
- Vomiting
- Back pain
- Agitation
- Double vision
- Depression
How to use Roza Tablet ER
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER is to be taken empty stomach.
How Roza Tablet ER works
Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER belongs to a group of medicines called non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. It has hypnotic, sedative, and anticonvulsant (manages fits) properties. It works by binding of the GABAA receptor chloride channel macromolecular complex (a chemical messenger) that slows the activity of the nerve cells in the brain and helps fall asleep.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER is generally started at a low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER is generally started at a low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Roza Tablet ER?
If you miss a dose of Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n\n
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER to help you fall asleep faster and sleep for longer.
- It is best taken without food as a high-fat meal can reduce its absorption and effect.
- Take it 30 to 45 minutes before bedtime and only when you have time to sleep for at least 7 hours.
- It makes you feel dizzy next morning. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It does not affect total sleep time. However, it reduces sleep onset time and frequent awakening at night.
- Never share your medication with any other person who also has a sleep problem.
- Inform your doctor if your sleep doesn’t improve after 7 to 10 days of treatment.
- Stop taking medication and inform your doctor If you experience sleep driving or memory loss.
- Do not stop taking medication suddenly as it may lead to anxiety, mood changes, and restlessness.
- Your doctor has prescribed Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER to help you fall asleep faster and sleep for longer.
- It is best taken without food as a high-fat meal can reduce its absorption and effect.
- Take it 30 to 45 minutes before bedtime and only when you have time to sleep for at least 7 hours.
- It makes you feel dizzy next morning. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It does not affect total sleep time. However, it reduces sleep onset time and frequent awakening at night.
- Never share your medication with any other person who also has a sleep problem.
- Inform your doctor if your sleep doesn’t improve after 7 to 10 days of treatment.
- Stop taking medication and inform your doctor If you experience sleep driving or memory loss.
- Inform your doctor if you are on depression medication while starting treatment with Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER.
- Do not stop taking medication suddenly as it may lead to anxiety, mood changes, and restlessness.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Imidazopyridine Derivative
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Non-Benzodiazepine Hypnotics (Z-Drugs)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Roza with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may cause increased sleepliness, slow breathing, and even death.
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Concurrent use may cause increased sleepliness, slow breathing, and even death.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Zolpidem side effects such as drowsiness,
Concurrent use may cause increased sleepliness, slow breathing, and even death.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Zolpidem side effects such as drowsiness,
Concurrent use may cause increased sleepliness, slow breathing, and even death.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Zolpidem side effects such as drowsiness,
Concurrent use may cause increased sleepliness, slow breathing, and even death.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Zolpidem side effects such as drowsiness,
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Roza Tablet ER for?
Insomnia
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How much was the improvement?
Poor
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FAQs
Does Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER make you high?
Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER produces a calming effect on the brain and induces sleep. This calming effect may be perceived as pleasant or feeling high by some individuals. On prolonged use, Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER may also make an individual dependent such that they are not be able to sleep or function normally without taking it.
Does Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER have abuse potential?
Yes, Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER has abuse potential. However, it is more commonly seen in patients with a history of drug abuse, alcohol consumption, and drug addiction. Therefore, doctors should carefully take history of drug abuse from the patient. Moreover, patients with a history of drug abuse or addiction should be closely monitored during Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER therapy.
Can I take Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER with prednisone?
No drug-drug interactions have been found Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER taken with prednisone. However always consult with your doctor before taking these medicines together.
Does Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER help with anxiety?
Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER is used to treat insomnia, which may help ease anxiety in some patients, although doctors do not prescribe Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER for anxiety alone because it does not work in the same manner as other sedatives anti-anxiety drugs
What are the symptoms of an overdose of Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER?
The symptoms of Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER overdose include drowsiness, confusion, problems with coordination, floppy muscles, slow or difficult breathing, and even coma (loss of consciousness for a period of time).
What should I should avoid when taking Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER?
Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER can make you drowsy during the daytime and also decrease your mental alertness. Therefore, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery until and unless you know how Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER affects you. Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER. Alcohol can make the side effects of Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER even worse.
Who should not take Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER?
You should not take Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients. You should also avoid Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER if you have a history of depression, mental illness, or suicidal thoughts. A person having a history of drug or alcohol abuse or addiction, having kidney or liver disease, having a lung disease or breathing problems should avoid Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER. Also, its consumption is not recommended if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Can I take Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER with food?
No, do not take Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER with or shortly after a heavy, high-fat meal. Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER may not work well if it is taken with high-fat foods.
Can Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER be taken everyday? How long should it be taken?
Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER is used for short-term (2-4 weeks) treatment of insomnia (difficulty falling asleep). It should be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor. The dose and duration of treatment should not be exceeded else it may lead to dependence (addiction towards medicine).
Does Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER cause dry mouth and affect weight?
Yes, dry mouth is a common side effect of Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER, whereas weight gain is less common with Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER. If you experience weight gain, it could be due to increased appetite.
How long does Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER take to start working?
Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER starts working as soon as you take it and may make you very sleepy. You may remain sleepy for some time after you take the medication. Plan to go to bed right after you take Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER and to stay in bed for 7 to 8 hours. Do not take Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER if you will be unable to go to bed right away and remain asleep for 7 to 8 hours after taking the medication.
What are the withdrawal symptoms of Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER?
Do not stop taking Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Roza 12.5mg Tablet ER, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as unpleasant feelings, stomach and muscle cramps, vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and rarely, seizures.
How can I improve my sleep without medicines?
You can improve your sleep by avoiding caffeine and nicotine, especially late in the day. Avoid exercise during the four hours before bedtime; daily exercise is beneficial to sleep, but can interfere if done close to bedtime. Avoid large meals in the evening. Avoid taking naps. Go to sleep and wake up at the same time each day. Keep the bedroom as dark as possible and maintain a comfortable temperature. Set aside a time to relax before bed and use relaxation techniques.
What is insomnia?
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder. People with insomnia experience trouble in falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. As a result, they may get too little sleep or have poor-quality sleep, and they may not feel refreshed after waking up.
What are the causes of insomnia?
Insomnia can be of two types- primary or secondary. In primary insomnia, the cause is not known. It can be triggered by life-style changes including long-lasting stress and emotional upset. Whereas, secondary insomnia can be caused due to various reasons such as certain medical conditions (depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease), medicines, sleep disorders, and substances (caffeine and other stimulants, tobacco and other nicotine products, and alcohol).
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