Quviviq for Insomnia User Reviews (Page 5)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 15, 2024

"So far, after 2 years of trying others. This one works if you can deal with the dreams. I learned that if you chew them, it works better and less dreams and little to no morning hangovers. This was for PTSD not letting me sleep. Dreams are definitely there, but being able to fall asleep faster after is!!"

• Sle...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 25, 2023

"Quviviq must be taken in exact circumstances, and if you’re not extremely exhausted, you won’t be asleep more than 3 to 4 hours tops. This med needs a stronger dose or a way the patient can fix it to best suit us. Like, make a 30 mg, a 20 mg, and a 10 mg pill."

• No ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 20, 2022

"Does not work at all. Calling my Dr. Monday morning to prescribe something more effective. Was prescribed 25 mg and had to up it to 50 mg on my own and still doesn't work. I'm going to ask for Ambien and try my luck with that one. Don't waste your time."

• Mat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 20, 2022

"I haven’t slept more than 3 hours at a time and average 4-5 hours a night for the past few years. I retired 8 years ago, so I’m not worried about next-day tiredness, but chronic insomnia is no fun. Tried many Rx sleep meds and was hoping that something new would help. The first time I took a 25 mg dose, I fell asleep in 30 minutes, woke up at 3 am, and instead of being wide awake, I was tired and able to fall back to sleep. The second time I was awake for 2 hours before falling asleep, and when I woke up at 3, I laid in bed wide awake for 2 hours and then got up for the day. Next time, same issues. This medication seems like a placebo to me. Maybe it works for people with mild sleep issues but not for my chronic insomnia."

• WTP...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 26, 2024

"Great help for insomnia. I was told it was designed to be taken daily. I was able to take it for a couple of weeks and then move to only occasional use. I’m able to wake easily and have no effects afterward. It’s much more helpful than Ambien or trazodone. The biggest negative is the cost. Fortunately, there is a good copay discount card."

• IT-...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2023

"I have been on it for 2 weeks, and it has not worked at all. I waited up to 2 hours for it to take effect, and it does not. I had to go back to Ambien 10 mg, and it works great, it kicks in 15 minutes after taking it."

• Sfl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 29, 2022

"I just had surgery and have had difficulty sleeping. Maybe this is too powerful for me because I slept 12 hours but was tired the next day, even taking sleep apnea medication. Sticking to herbal melatonin mixture. I was a zombie. Terrible headaches, but I take other CNS depressants, so not a good fit. Unfortunately, I slept like a baby on the pain medication post-op, but they are taboo. Closing my eyes. Good luck, everyone - I can’t find the right mix since my 3 spine surgeries - I thought this worked, but old symptoms returned. Bummed!"

• sle...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 26, 2024

"This is my 2nd update - been on Quviviq for about a month now. Finding over time that I am developing anxiety and depression in the mornings. I kept taking it thinking it would go away, but it hasn't. I had high hopes as I have tried a lot of other sleep meds. I don't think this med will work for me."

• Jay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 2, 2024

"I've been taking Quviviq for 2 months now. It seems to work, but I'm having terrible nightmares, and it makes me scared of the dark like I'm a child again. It's really strange, I've been sleeping with a night light on for the last few weeks, and I'm in my 50s."

• Cod...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2024

"I had tried everything for sleep, including Lunesta and Ambien, and they would never help me sleep at all. When it’s time to go to bed, I always have racing thoughts, and that’s one of the reasons I can’t sleep. Since I started Quviviq, I can finally sleep again. Once it kicks in, it’s almost impossible for me to have racing thoughts, and that’s the reason I can sleep so well. I have tried so many sleeping medications, and Quviviq has by far worked the best for me. The only thing I don’t like about Quviviq is the very vivid, scary dreams. I very rarely have scary, vivid dreams when I sleep, but since I started the med, I have had very scary dreams. But it seems as my body is getting used to the medication. They are slowly going away. Also, my insurance doesn’t cover it, so it’s very expensive."

• Nat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 10, 2025

"Quviviq wasn’t bad the first week, actually, I felt like it really regulated my sleep. But when it came to the third week, I felt like I already needed an increase to 50 mg. I went to 50 mg, and it felt like nothing ever happened. It started to not work anymore. It would definitely help me sleep through the night but wasn’t the best at making me fall asleep quick. I also woke up hours before my alarm, and it was hard to go back to sleep. Everyone is different, so don’t let this stop you from trying it, especially if you’ve tried trazodone, hydroxyzine, or Ramelteon."

• FP-...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 30, 2024

"I've only been experiencing insomnia for a few years since menopause hit, and OMG, it's the worst symptom ever. I was just waking up for no apparent reason with my heart racing and just not able to sleep. I've tried many other things but with bad hangover effects the next day or similar effects. I was doing some research and came across Daridexorant (Quviviq). I asked my doctor if I could try it, and he was so reluctant to let me as he hadn't heard of it before because it was so new on the market. Anyway, fast forward, I tried 25 mg the first night and was knocked out in 15 minutes flat until about 7 hours later. I had a slight tired feeling upon waking, but it soon disappeared quickly after my morning coffee. I had slight nausea the next day, but that went away. Maybe my body is getting used to it. So, it's only my third night in, but so far I'm impressed. I don't want to be on it forever, but it's nice to be able to fall back on something if I do get a bout of insomnia."

• Not...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 28, 2023

"I was very hopeful about Quviviq! It took a couple of weeks to take effect. I saw some slight improvement at first, but it didn't really address my main problem, which is staying asleep. I tend to wake up every night around 4:00am, and then I toss and turn until I just give up trying. I'm thinking about going back to Lunesta."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 11, 2025

"I'm totally satisfied with my doctor for prescribing Quviviq. I didn't read any reviews or side effect symptoms. So I'm thinking I'm not prejudiced. I sleep like a rock...have to make sure I have ample time to sleep 8-10 hrs or yes, I'm slightly drowsy, it does clear within a couple of hours. Only use occasionally. Seems to make all body sleep."

• NY ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 16, 2024

"Was magical for about 2 months. I would wake up wide awake in the middle of the night, brain racing, with such stupid things like when did I last inspect the fire extinguisher in the garage. Gradually, the magic faded to nothing."

• tim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 24, 2024

"I have so far only used this for 1 night. I have had 3 months of poor sleep, which was beginning to affect all aspects of my life. The first night was weird, with some vivid dreams (which I have forgotten), and I feel tired today, but I am hopeful it will improve after a few nights. These reviews are helpful as they explain it takes a while and not to expect immediate miracles, so I remain hopeful."

• Car...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 16, 2023

"This drug made me want to kill myself, and I still didn’t sleep. Stay away."

• Mys...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 13, 2022

"This medicine did nothing. Used for over a week. Could not fall asleep. Would give a negative number review if possible."

• joe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 2, 2023

"Absolute waste. Actually makes my insomnia worse. Thank God I saved some Ambien. Awful medication. Does nothing. Wish I could give zero stars."

• Deb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2022

"The worst, awake 4 or more hours after taking it. Vivid horror dreams. Slept about half an hour, then awake again. Sleepy most of the day. This has been the worst week ever. Beyond exhausted."

• Deb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 17, 2023

"This med is worthless in effectiveness, but the cost is outrageous. Took 25 mg the first night with no effect. I took 50 mg the second night and still not a wink of sleep. Don't waste your money."

• Dre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 21, 2023

"Very expensive and did not help. Gave it a whole week of trying. Didn’t even make me a little sleepy. Still suffering with insomnia. Very expensive experiment."

• Dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 30, 2023

"The first time I took it, I felt heavy and numb. Then I got restless leg pain all night and the day after. This drug doesn't work and has too many side effects. It needs to be taken off the market."

• Hap...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 13, 2024

"My adult son takes this and it’s amazing. I highly recommend it."

• Geo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 8, 2023

"Effective for sleep. Whacked my memory severely. Restoring some memory after discontinuing."