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Dayvigo vs. Melatonin

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.

• Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep (insomnia)

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

• 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

Melatonin is a supplement that's taken to help with sleep problems due to conditions like insomnia or jet lag. It's available over-the-counter and comes in many different formulations, including oral pills and sprays, skin patches, and topical creams. Various melatonin products have different instructions and age recommendations, so speak with your provider or pharmacist to check if it's safe for children. Melatonin is pretty well tolerated, but possible side effects include daytime sleepiness, headaches, and nausea.

• Short-term insomnia
• Delayed sleep-wake disorder
• Jet lag
• Anxiety around surgery
• Non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder

• Drowsiness
• Daytime sleepiness

• Worsening of certain medical conditions
• Overdose in children
• Interactions with other medications