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Insomnia Medications (Sleeping Pills)

The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

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Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
acetaminophen / diphenhydramine 6.1 31 reviews for acetaminophen / diphenhydramine to treat Insomnia
OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / diphenhydramine systemic
Brand names:
Tylenol PM, Headache Relief PM, Legatrin PM, Midol PM, Percogesic Extra Strength, Percogesic Original Strength
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Advil PM 6.8 18 reviews for Advil PM to treat Insomnia
OTC N N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine / ibuprofen systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Aleve PM 7.0 25 reviews for Aleve PM to treat Insomnia
OTC C N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine / naproxen systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Ambien 7.0 552 reviews for Ambien to treat Insomnia
Rx C 4 X
Generic name:
zolpidem systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Ambien CR 6.7 104 reviews for Ambien CR to treat Insomnia
Rx C 4 X
Generic name:
zolpidem systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
amitriptyline Off-label 7.2 284 reviews for amitriptyline to treat Insomnia
Rx C N X
Generic name:
amitriptyline systemic
Drug class:
tricyclic antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
amobarbital Off-label 10 1 review for amobarbital to treat Insomnia
Rx D 2 X
Generic name:
amobarbital systemic
Drug class:
barbiturates
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Off-label:
Yes
Ativan 7.8 39 reviews for Ativan to treat Insomnia
Rx D 4 X
Generic name:
lorazepam systemic
Drug class:
benzodiazepines, miscellaneous antiemetics, benzodiazepine anticonvulsants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Belsomra 3.7 532 reviews for Belsomra to treat Insomnia
Rx C 4 X
Generic name:
suvorexant systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
chloral hydrate 8.1 19 reviews for chloral hydrate to treat Insomnia
Rx C 4 X
Generic name:
chloral hydrate systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
clonazepam Off-label 7.3 199 reviews for clonazepam to treat Insomnia
Rx D 4 X
Generic name:
clonazepam systemic
Drug class:
benzodiazepines, benzodiazepine anticonvulsants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid 9.0 2 reviews for Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid to treat Insomnia
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
daridorexant 4.5 128 reviews for daridorexant to treat Insomnia
Rx 4 X
Generic name:
daridorexant systemic
Brand name:
Quviviq
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Dayvigo 4.9 249 reviews for Dayvigo to treat Insomnia
Rx 4 X
Generic name:
lemborexant systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
dimenhydrinate Off-label 8.6 10 reviews for dimenhydrinate to treat Insomnia
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
dimenhydrinate systemic
Drug class:
anticholinergic antiemetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
diphenhydramine / ibuprofen 7.0 20 reviews for diphenhydramine / ibuprofen to treat Insomnia
OTC N N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine / ibuprofen systemic
Brand names:
Advil PM, Ibuprofen PM, Motrin PM
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
diphenhydramine / magnesium salicylate Rate Add review
OTC N N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine / magnesium salicylate systemic
Brand name:
Doans PM
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
diphenhydramine / naproxen 7.0 25 reviews for diphenhydramine / naproxen to treat Insomnia
OTC C N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine / naproxen systemic
Brand name:
Aleve PM
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
diphenhydramine 4.7 383 reviews for diphenhydramine to treat Insomnia
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Brand names:
Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid, Nytol, Simply Sleep, Sominex, Unisom SleepGels, Unisom SleepMelts, ZzzQuil, Dormin, Nytol QuickCaps, Sleep-ettes D, Sleepinal, Twilite, Z-Sleep
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Doans PM Rate Add review
OTC N N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine / magnesium salicylate systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Doral 9.7 6 reviews for Doral to treat Insomnia
Rx C 4 X
Generic name:
quazepam systemic
Drug class:
benzodiazepines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Dormin Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
doxepin 5.7 309 reviews for doxepin to treat Insomnia
Rx N N X
Generic name:
doxepin systemic
Brand name:
Silenor
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, tricyclic antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
doxylamine 6.5 224 reviews for doxylamine to treat Insomnia
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
doxylamine systemic
Brand names:
Unisom SleepTabs, Nighttime Sleepaid, Sleep Aid
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Edluar 9.3 13 reviews for Edluar to treat Insomnia
Rx C 4 X
Generic name:
zolpidem systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
estazolam 8.2 25 reviews for estazolam to treat Insomnia
Rx X 4 X
Generic name:
estazolam systemic
Drug class:
benzodiazepines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
eszopiclone 5.6 425 reviews for eszopiclone to treat Insomnia
Rx C 4 X
Generic name:
eszopiclone systemic
Brand name:
Lunesta
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
flurazepam 8.4 121 reviews for flurazepam to treat Insomnia
Rx N 4 X
Generic name:
flurazepam systemic
Drug class:
benzodiazepines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
gabapentin Off-label 7.5 138 reviews for gabapentin to treat Insomnia
Rx C N X
Generic name:
gabapentin systemic
Drug class:
gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Halcion 8.0 31 reviews for Halcion to treat Insomnia
Rx X 4 X
Generic name:
triazolam systemic
Drug class:
benzodiazepines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Headache Relief PM 6.0 1 review for Headache Relief PM to treat Insomnia
OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Ibuprofen PM 8.5 2 reviews for Ibuprofen PM to treat Insomnia
OTC N N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine / ibuprofen systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Legatrin PM Rate Add review
OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
lemborexant 5.0 269 reviews for lemborexant to treat Insomnia
Rx 4 X
Generic name:
lemborexant systemic
Brand name:
Dayvigo
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
lorazepam 7.4 135 reviews for lorazepam to treat Insomnia
Rx D 4 X
Generic name:
lorazepam systemic
Brand name:
Ativan
Drug class:
benzodiazepines, miscellaneous antiemetics, benzodiazepine anticonvulsants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Lunesta 5.8 326 reviews for Lunesta to treat Insomnia
Rx C 4 X
Generic name:
eszopiclone systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
melatonin / pyridoxine Rate Add review
OTC N X
Generic name:
melatonin / pyridoxine systemic
Brand name:
Melatonin Sleep Time Release
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Melatonin Sleep Time Release Rate Add review
OTC N X
Generic name:
melatonin / pyridoxine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Midol PM Rate Add review
OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
mirtazapine Off-label 7.1 501 reviews for mirtazapine to treat Insomnia
Rx C N X
Generic name:
mirtazapine systemic
Drug class:
tetracyclic antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Motrin PM Rate Add review
OTC N N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine / ibuprofen systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Nighttime Sleepaid 10 1 review for Nighttime Sleepaid to treat Insomnia
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
doxylamine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Nytol 3.9 135 reviews for Nytol to treat Insomnia
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Nytol QuickCaps Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
olanzapine Off-label 5.7 109 reviews for olanzapine to treat Insomnia
Rx C N X
Generic name:
olanzapine systemic
Drug class:
atypical antipsychotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
oxazepam Off-label 6.9 15 reviews for oxazepam to treat Insomnia
Rx N 4 X
Generic name:
oxazepam systemic
Drug class:
benzodiazepines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
pentobarbital Off-label 7.5 2 reviews for pentobarbital to treat Insomnia
Rx D M X
Generic name:
pentobarbital systemic
Drug class:
barbiturates
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Percogesic Extra Strength Rate Add review
OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Percogesic Original Strength Rate Add review
OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
phenobarbital Off-label 9.0 3 reviews for phenobarbital to treat Insomnia
Rx D 4 X
Generic name:
phenobarbital systemic
Drug class:
barbiturates, barbiturate anticonvulsants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
quazepam 9.8 12 reviews for quazepam to treat Insomnia
Rx C 4 X
Generic name:
quazepam systemic
Brand name:
Doral
Drug class:
benzodiazepines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
quetiapine Off-label 7.6 530 reviews for quetiapine to treat Insomnia
Rx C N X
Generic name:
quetiapine systemic
Drug class:
atypical antipsychotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Quviviq 4.3 124 reviews for Quviviq to treat Insomnia
Rx 4 X
Generic name:
daridorexant systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
ramelteon 4.2 156 reviews for ramelteon to treat Insomnia
Rx C N X
Generic name:
ramelteon systemic
Brand name:
Rozerem
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Restoril 6.7 103 reviews for Restoril to treat Insomnia
Rx X 4 X
Generic name:
temazepam systemic
Drug class:
benzodiazepines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Rozerem 4.4 104 reviews for Rozerem to treat Insomnia
Rx C N X
Generic name:
ramelteon systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Silenor 6.2 122 reviews for Silenor to treat Insomnia
Rx N N X
Generic name:
doxepin systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, tricyclic antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Simply Sleep 5.2 20 reviews for Simply Sleep to treat Insomnia
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Sleep-ettes D Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Sleep Aid 8.4 7 reviews for Sleep Aid to treat Insomnia
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
doxylamine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Sleepinal Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Sominex 6.4 62 reviews for Sominex to treat Insomnia
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Sonata 5.7 71 reviews for Sonata to treat Insomnia
Rx C 4 X
Generic name:
zaleplon systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
suvorexant 3.8 558 reviews for suvorexant to treat Insomnia
Rx C 4 X
Generic name:
suvorexant systemic
Brand name:
Belsomra
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
temazepam 6.4 429 reviews for temazepam to treat Insomnia
Rx X 4 X
Generic name:
temazepam systemic
Brand name:
Restoril
Drug class:
benzodiazepines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
trazodone Off-label 6.2 887 reviews for trazodone to treat Insomnia
Rx C N X
Generic name:
trazodone systemic
Drug class:
phenylpiperazine antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
triazolam 8.3 66 reviews for triazolam to treat Insomnia
Rx X 4 X
Generic name:
triazolam systemic
Brand name:
Halcion
Drug class:
benzodiazepines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Twilite Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Tylenol PM 5.6 26 reviews for Tylenol PM to treat Insomnia
OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Unisom SleepGels 4.9 21 reviews for Unisom SleepGels to treat Insomnia
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Unisom SleepMelts 9.0 2 reviews for Unisom SleepMelts to treat Insomnia
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Unisom SleepTabs 5.6 77 reviews for Unisom SleepTabs to treat Insomnia
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
doxylamine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Z-Sleep 7.0 1 review for Z-Sleep to treat Insomnia
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
zaleplon 5.2 132 reviews for zaleplon to treat Insomnia
Rx C 4 X
Generic name:
zaleplon systemic
Brand name:
Sonata
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
zolpidem 6.9 1033 reviews for zolpidem to treat Insomnia
Rx C 4 X
Generic name:
zolpidem systemic
Brand names:
Ambien, Ambien CR, Edluar, Zolpimist
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Zolpimist 7.4 8 reviews for Zolpimist to treat Insomnia
Rx C 4 X
Generic name:
zolpidem systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
zopiclone 8.6 27 reviews for zopiclone to treat Insomnia
Rx U
Generic name:
zopiclone systemic
For consumers:
ZzzQuil 2.8 66 reviews for ZzzQuil to treat Insomnia
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects

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Alternative treatments for Insomnia

The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for Insomnia. Their efficacy may not have been scientifically tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above. However, there may be historical, cultural or anecdotal evidence linking their use to the treatment of Insomnia.

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Rating For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).
Activity Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list.
Rx Prescription only.
OTC Over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over-the-counter.
Off-label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

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