I have been suffering with insomnia for five months now going days and days with no sleep. I’ve been prescribed. Quviviq from my doctor I have been taking it for two weeks and don’t really seem to be doing much at present. How long do I give this medication to see if it is working or not?
How long do I give Quviviq to work?
Question posted by 030579 on 4 days ago
Last updated on 17 May 2025 (4 days ago) by masso
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Hi,
"How should I take Quviviq?
Take Quviviq exactly as your health care provider tells you to take it. Do not change your dose without first talking to your health care provider.
Take Quviviq 1 time each night, within 30 minutes before going to bed.
Only take Quviviq when you can stay in bed for a full night (at least 7 hours). There should be at least 7 hours remaining before you plan to wake up
It may take Quviviq longer to start working if you take it with or soon after food.
Call your health care provider if you still can't sleep properly and you have been taking Quviviq for 7 to 10 days. This may mean that another condition is causing your sleep problem."
Source: https://www.drugs.com/quviviq.html
"How long does Quviviq take to kick in?
Quviviq starts working within 30 minutes to help you sleep. Keep in mind that taking Quviviq with food or right after eating may delay the drug's effects by more than an hour. In Quviviq's clinical trials, some people reported sleeping better in the first week of treatment."
Source: Medical News Today
I suggest you contact your Dr. as soon as you are able to.
Good luck, masso
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