Alternatives to tasimelteon
1 same-class SPL records vs tasimelteon - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Hetlioz
About tasimelteon
Tasimelteon (Hetlioz) is a medicine that helps people with Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24) sleep better. It works by acting like melatonin in your body.
Used for: Tasimelteon is used to treat Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24) in adults. Non-24 is a condition where your body's natural sleep-wake cycle is longer than 24 hours. This medicine can help you sleep better at night.
1 Melatonin Receptor Agonist peers (wide set)
tasimelteon vs ramelteon · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Insomnia" shows the widest count spread between tasimelteon and ramelteon in this extract (339-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | tasimelteon | ramelteon |
|---|---|---|
| Insomnia | 727 | 388 |
| Middle Insomnia | 412 | 390 |
| Somnolence | 408 | 411 |
| Headache | 384 | 254 |
| Nightmare | 268 | - |
| Abnormal Dreams | 223 | - |
| Fatigue | 222 | 283 |
| Therapeutic Product Effect Decreased | 196 | - |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
tasimelteon peer mix vs class inventory
Peer mix
0 OTC and 1 Rx SPL records in this peer set (1 total). Class inventory for Melatonin Receptor Agonist: 2 drugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What same-class SPL records sit beside tasimelteon? ▼
Reading a wide Melatonin Receptor Agonist peer set (1 records)
tasimelteon (Hetlioz) sits in a wide Melatonin Receptor Agonist peer set (1 of 1 class peers shown). Labeled indication field for tasimelteon: Tasimelteon is used to treat Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24) in adults.
Top FAERS reaction fields for tasimelteon total 3,207 reports across 10 reactions, set beside ramelteon. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
Registry note: Therapeutic-class peer lists are registry indexes, not prescribing advice. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for tasimelteon: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Hetlioz SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.