According to the Food and Drug Administration, FDA, a controlled substance does not include The term does not include distilled spirits, wine, malt beverages, or tobacco. There are five schedules in the definition of a controlled substance all pertaining to abuse, medical treatment and possible lead to psychological or physical dependence.
Most oral sedatives are a controlled substance. For instance, Diazepam or valium is used to relieve anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures and to control agitation caused by alcohol withdrawal.
Another oral sedative, Zaleplon, is used to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep). Zaleplon does not help you to stay asleep longer or decrease the number of times that you awaken during the night. Zaleplon is in a class of medications called hypnotics. It works by slowing activity in the brain to allow sleep. Zopiclone, a central nervous system drug by the trade name of Lunesta.
Ramelteon is used to help patients who have sleep-onset insomnia (difficulty falling asleep) fall asleep more quickly. Ramelteon is in a class of medications called melatonin receptor agonists. It works similarly to melatonin, a natural substance in the brain that is needed for sleep.
Ramelteon, unlike many other sleep medications, is not a controlled substance states the Journal of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
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