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Quviviq vs. Temazepam

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.

• Trouble falling or staying asleep (insomnia)

• Headache (up to 7%)
• Sleepiness or fatigue (up to 6%)

• 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

Temazepam (Restoril) is a short-term option for people who have insomnia (trouble sleeping). It's a benzodiazepine, so taking it can lead to misuse, addiction, and sometimes cause withdrawal symptoms if you suddenly stop taking it. For this reason, it's a controlled substance, so you'll need close follow-up with your provider to make sure this medication remains safe for you to take. Common side effects include drowsiness, headache, nervousness, and sometimes a "hangover" feeling the next morning after your dose. The medication available as a brand name (Restoril) and a generic version.

• Short-term treatment of insomnia (trouble sleeping)

• Drowsiness (9%)
• Headache (9%)
• Fatigue or exhaustion (5%)
• Nervousness (5%)
• Tiredness (5%)
• Dizziness (5%)
• Nausea (3%)

• Sedation and difficulty breathing
• Risk of misuse and addiction
• Risk of dependence and withdrawal
• Complex behaviors
• Harm to babies
• Suicidal thoughts and behaviors
• Severe allergic reactions