Quviviq
Generic name:daridorexant
Dosage forms: tablets, for oral use
Drug class:Miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
What is Quviviq?
- Quviviq is a prescription medicine for adults who have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep (insomnia).
- It is not known if this medicine is safe and effective for use in children.
Quviviq is a federally controlled substance (Schedule Pending) because it can be abused or lead to dependance.
Keep Quviviq in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse. Selling or giving away Quviviq may harm others and is against the law.
Important information
Quviviq may cause serious side effects, including:
- Decreased awareness and alertness. The morning after you take Quviviq, your ability to drive safely and think clearly may be decreased. You may also have sleepiness during the day.
- Do not take more Quviviq than prescribed.
- Do not take Quviviq unless you are able to stay in bed for a full night (at least 7 hours) before you must be active again.
- Take Quviviq in the evening within 30 minutes before going to bed.
See Quviviq side effects for more information about side effects.
Who should not take Quviviq?
Do not take Quviviq if you fall asleep often at unexpected times (narcolepsy).
Before taking Quviviq
Before taking Quviviq, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
- have a history of depression, mental illness, or suicidal thoughts or actions
- have a history of drug or alcohol abuse or addiction
- have a history of a sudden onset of muscle weakness (cataplexy)
- have a history of daytime sleepiness
- have lung or breathing problems, including sleep apnea
- have liver problems
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Quviviq can harm your unborn baby.
- Pregnancy Registry: There is a pregnancy registry for women who are exposed to Quviviq during pregnancy. The purpose of this registry is to collect information about the health of you and your baby. For more information or to participate in the registry, call 1-833-400-9611. Talk with your healthcare provider about the risk to your unborn baby if you take Quviviq during pregnancy.
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Quviviq passes into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby during treatment.
What other drugs will affect Quviviq?
Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Taking Quviviq with certain medicines can cause serious side effects. Quviviq may affect the way other medicines work and other medicines may affect the way Quviviq works.
Do not take Quvi.
