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Compare Dayvigo vs. Quviviq

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  • Dayvigo (lemborexant)
    Quviviq (daridorexant)
  • Dayvigo (lemborexant)
    Quviviq (daridorexant)

  • Summary of Dayvigo vs. Quviviq

    Summary for Orexin receptor antagonist
    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.

    Summary for Orexin receptor antagonist
    Prescription only

    Quviviq (daridorexant) is an orexin antagonist that's used as a sleeping pill to help adults fall and stay asleep. It's available as a tablet that you take once every night, about 30 minutes before bedtime. You should take Quviviq (daridorexant) only if you can get at least 7 hours of sleep before waking up the next day. This medication might cause side effects like headache, daytime sleepiness, and dizziness. It's a schedule IV controlled substance because it has a risk for misuse.

  • Indications of Dayvigo vs. Quviviq

    Indications for
    •Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep (insomnia)
    Indications for
    •Trouble falling or staying asleep (insomnia)

  • Pros and Cons of Dayvigo vs. Quviviq

    Pros and Const for Orexin receptor antagonist
    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
    Pros and Const for Orexin receptor antagonist
    Pros
    •Taken once per day
    •Can take with or without food (but food will slow down how quickly it works)
    •Hasn't been shown to cause physical dependence unlike some other medications for insomnia
    Cons
    •Should only take if you plan to sleep for at least 7 hours (otherwise you could feel overly sleepy or groggy during the daytime)
    •Hasn't been studied in children
    •Brand name only

  • Common Side Effects of Dayvigo vs. Quviviq

    Common Side Effects for
    •Feeling sleepy or tired (up to 10%)
    •Headache (up to 6%)
    •Nightmares or unusual dreams (up to 2%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Headache (up to 7%)
    •Sleepiness or fatigue (up to 6%)

  • Warnings of Dayvigo vs. Quviviq

    Common Side Effects for
    •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
    Common Side Effects for
    •Daytime sleepiness
    •Suicidal thoughts and behaviors or worsening depression
    •Sleep paralysis, hallucinations, and cataplexy-like symptoms
    •Abnormal sleep behaviors
    •Caution in people with breathing problems

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