Dayvigo
Generic name:lemborexant
Dosage form: Tablets
Drug class:Miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
Approval date: December 20, 2019
Company: Eisai Inc.
Treatment for: Insomnia
Medication Guide
Read this Medication Guide before you start treatment and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment.
Warnings
Dayvigo may cause serious side effects including:
- Decreased awareness and alertness. The morning after you take Dayvigo, your ability to drive safely and think clearly may be decreased. You may also have sleepiness during the day.
- Do not take more medicine than prescribed.
- Do not take Dayvigo unless you are able to stay in bed for a full night (at least 7 hours) before you must be active again.
- Take Dayvigo right before going to bed.
See Dayvigo side effects for more information about side effects.
What is Dayvigo?
- Dayvigo is a prescription medicine for adults who have trouble falling or staying asleep (insomnia).
- It is not known if this medicine is safe and effective in children under the age of 18 years.
Dayvigo is a federally controlled substance because it can be abused or cause dependence. Keep Dayvigo in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse. Selling or giving away Dayvigo may harm others and is against the law. Tell your doctor if you have ever abused or have been dependent on alcohol, prescription medicines or street drugs.
Who should not take Dayvigo?
Do not take Dayvigo if you fall asleep often at unexpected times (narcolepsy).
Before taking Dayvigo
Before taking Dayvigo, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
- have a history of depression, mental illness, or suicidal thoughts.
- 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 problems or breathing problems, including sleep apnea.
- have liver problems.
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Dayvigo can harm your unborn baby.
Pregnancy Registry: There is a pregnancy registry for women who are exposed to Dayvigo 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 1-888-274-2378. Talk with your healthcare provider about the risk to your unborn baby if you take Dayvigo during pregnancy. - are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Dayvigo passes into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby during treatment.
