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Compare Quviviq vs. Belsomra

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  • Quviviq (daridorexant)
    Belsomra (suvorexant)
  • Quviviq (daridorexant)
    Belsomra (suvorexant)

  • Summary of Quviviq vs. Belsomra

    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.

    Summary for Orexin receptor antagonist
    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 of Quviviq vs. Belsomra

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

  • Pros and Cons of Quviviq vs. Belsomra

    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
    Pros and Const for Orexin receptor antagonist
    Pros
    •Might be another option if other sleep aids don't work
    •Works within an hour to help most people fall asleep
    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 of Quviviq vs. Belsomra

    Common Side Effects for
    •Headache (up to 7%)
    •Sleepiness or fatigue (up to 6%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Drowsiness (7%)
    •Headache (7%)

  • Warnings of Quviviq vs. Belsomra

    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
    Common Side Effects for
    •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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