Quviviq: Uses, How it Works & Common Side Effects
Quviviq is a prescription medicine used for insomnia in adults who have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.
Video transcript
Quviviq is taken half an hour before you go to bed, and should only be taken if you will be sleeping for at least 7 hours before you must get up again.
People usually start to sleep better after about one week of treatment and continue to improve over a month.
Quviviq’s active ingredient daridorexant works on chemical messengers called orexins that usually make you feel more awake.
By blocking orexin receptors it reduces your wakefulness so that you can sleep better.
Quviviq tablets are a Controlled Substance Schedule IV because it does have some potential for misuse or abuse.
The most common side effects include headache and sleepiness. Quviviq may also cause drowiness the next morning and sometimes for a few days which may make it dangerous if you need to drive, think clearly or perform other hazardous activities.
This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult with your healthcare provider.
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