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Dayvigo vs. Belsomra

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Dayvigo

(lemborexant)

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(suvorexant)

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Summary for Dayvigo

Prescription only

Dayvigo (lemborexant) CIV is a medication that's used to help adults who have trouble falling or staying asleep (insomnia). This sleep medication belongs to the drug class called orexin receptor antagonists. The typical dosage for the Dayvigo (lemborexant) tablets is 5 mg or 10 mg that's taken by mouth right before bedtime. You should take the medication only if you know you can get at least 7 hours of sleep before you need to wake up the next day. Common side effects include sleepiness and headache. Dayvigo (lemborexant) is a controlled substance because it has a risk for misuse.

Indications for Dayvigo

  • Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep (insomnia)

Pros and Cons for Dayvigo

Pros

  • Can help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer
  • Taken right before you plan to go to sleep
  • Not likely to cause withdrawal if you stop taking the medication suddenly

Cons

  • Can cause daytime sleepiness, especially if you get less than the recommended 7 hours of sleep after you take the medication
  • Not recommended for people with severe liver problems
  • Not known if it's safe or if it works well for children

Common Side Effects for Dayvigo

  • Feeling sleepy or tired (up to 10%)
  • Headache (up to 6%)
  • Nightmares or unusual dreams (up to 2%)

Warnings for Dayvigo

  • Daytime sleepiness
  • Suicidal thoughts and behaviors or worsening depression
  • Sleep paralysis, hallucinations, and cataplexy-like symptoms
  • Abnormal sleep behaviors
  • Use with caution in people with breathing problems

Summary for Belsomra

Prescription only

Belsomra (suvorexant) is used to treat insomnia in adults. It's helpful for those who have a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep. This sleep medication belongs to the drug class called orexin receptor antagonists. You take a dosage within 30 minutes of bedtime as needed for sleep. It's common to feel drowsy the next day as a side effect. Belsomra (suvorexant) is a controlled substance because of the risk of misuse and becoming habit-forming. It's available as a brand-name medication only.

Indications for Belsomra

  • Insomnia (trouble falling asleep or staying asleep)

Pros and Cons for Belsomra

Pros

Cons

  • Must have at least 7 hours of planned sleep before taking
  • Not recommended for long-term use
  • Not for people with narcolepsy

Common Side Effects for Belsomra

  • Drowsiness (7%)
  • Headache (7%)

Warnings for Belsomra

  • Feeling drowsy and having trouble focusing the next day
  • Risk of worsening of depression and suicidal thoughts
  • Doing things while asleep
  • Sleep paralysis, hallucinations, and weakness in the legs
  • Caution use in people with breathing problems

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Dayvigo30 tablets / 10mg
$135.00$431.30
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Belsomra30 tablets / 10mg
$462.80$597.15
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