Daridorexant

Generic name: Daridorexant
Brand names: Quviviq
Dosage form: oral tablet (25 mg; 50 mg)
Drug class: Miscellaneous anxiolytics , Antineoplastic Agents

Usage of Daridorexant

Daridorexant is used in adults who have trouble staying or falling asleep (insomnia).

Daridorexant may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Daridorexant side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic Reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Tell your doctor right away if you have new or sudden changes in mood or behavior, including new or worse depression or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.

Some people using daridorexant have engaged in activity such as driving, eating, walking, making phone calls, or having sex and later having no memory of the activity. Tell your doctor if this happens to you.

Call your doctor at once if you have an inability to move or talk for several minutes or if you have hallucinations while you are waking up or going to sleep.

Common side effects of daridorexant may include:

headache; and

drowsiness.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Daridorexant

You should not use daridorexant if you fall asleep often (narcolepsy).

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

mental illness, depression, or suicidal thoughts;

drug or alcohol abuse or addiction;

a condition called cataplexy (sudden onset of muscle weakness);

Daytime sleepiness;

breathing problems, including sleep apnea (breathing that stops during sleep); or

liver problems.

It is not known if daridorexant will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of daridorexant on the baby.

Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using daridorexant.

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How to use Daridorexant

Usual Adult Dose for Insomnia:

Recommended dose: 25 to 50 mg once per night, orallyMaximum dose: 50 mgComments:-Take no more than once per night within 30 minutes of going to bed, and with at least 7 hours remaining prior to awakening.-The failure of insomnia to remit after 7 to 10 days of treatment may indicate the presence of a primary psyChiatric or medical illness that should be evaluated.Use: Treatment of adults with insomnia

Warnings

Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking daridorexant. Tell your doctor right away if you have any sudden changes in mood or behavior, or thoughts about suicide.

What other drugs will affect Daridorexant

Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medicines at the SAMe time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you use, which may increase side effects or make the medicines less effective.

Using daridorexant with other drugs that make you drowsy can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.

Other drugs may affect daridorexant, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.

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