Quviviq

Generic name: Daridorexant
Dosage form: tablets, for oral use
Drug class: Miscellaneous anxiolytics , Antineoplastic Agents

Usage of Quviviq

Quviviq is a prescription medicine for adults who have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep (insomnia).

It is not known if this medicine is safe and effective for use in children.

Quviviq is a federally controlled substance (CIV) because it can be abused or lead to Dependence.

Keep Quviviq in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse. Selling or giving away Quviviq may harm others and is against the law.

Quviviq side effects

Quviviq may cause serious side effects, including:

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Worsening depression and suicidal thoughts. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any worsening depression or thoughts of suicide or dying.

Temporary inability to move or talk (sleep paralysis) for up to several minutes, or hallucinations while you are going to sleep or waking up.

Complex sleep behaviors such as sleep-walking, sleep-driving, preparing and eating food, making phone calls, having sex or doing other activities while not fully awake that you may not remember the next morning. Stop taking Quviviq and call your healthcare provider right away if you experience a complex sleep behavior.

The most common side effects include headache and sleepiness.

These are not all of the possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Quviviq

Do not take Quviviq if you fall asleep often at unexpected times (narcolepsy).

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How to use Quviviq

Usual Adult Dose for Insomnia

25 mg to 50 mg once per night Comments: -take orally within 30 minutes before going to bed, with at least 7 hours remaining prior to planned awakening. -time to sleep onset may be delayed if taken with or soon after a meal. Use: treatment of adult patients with insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep onset and/or sleep maintenance.

Warnings

Quviviq may cause serious side effects, including:

Decreased awareness and alertness. The morning after you take Quviviq, your ability to drive safely and think clearly may be decreased. You may also have sleepiness during the day.

Do not take more Quviviq than prescribed.

Do not take Quviviq unless you are able to stay in bed for a full night (at least 7 hours) before you must be active again.

Take Quviviq in the evening within 30 minutes before going to bed.

See Quviviq side effects for more information about side effects.

What other drugs will affect Quviviq

Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Taking Quviviq with certain medicines can cause serious side effects. Quviviq may affect the way other medicines work and other medicines may affect the way Quviviq works.

Do not take Quviviq with other medicines that can make you sleepy unless your healthcare provider tells you to.

Other drugs may affect Quviviq, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

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