daridorexant
What is the most important information I should know about daridorexant?
Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking daridorexant. Tell your doctor right away if you have any sudden changes in mood or behavior, or thoughts about suicide.
Some people using daridorexant have engaged in activity such as driving, eating, walking, making phone calls, or having sex and later having no memory of the activity. Tell your doctor if this happens to you.
What is daridorexant?
Daridorexant is used in adults who have trouble staying or falling asleep (insomnia).
Daridorexant may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking daridorexant?
You should not use daridorexant if you fall asleep often (narcolepsy).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- mental illness, depression, or suicidal thoughts;
- drug or alcohol abuse or addiction;
- a condition called cataplexy (sudden onset of muscle weakness);
- daytime sleepiness;
- breathing problems, including sleep apnea (breathing that stops during sleep); or
- liver problems.
It is not known if daridorexant will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of daridorexant on the baby.
Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.
How should I take daridorexant?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Tell your doctor if you feel an increased urge to use more of this medicine.
Daridorexant may be habit-forming. Misuse can cause addiction, overdose, or death. Keep the medication where others cannot get to it. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.
Take daridorexant 30 minutes before going to bed only once every night.
Only take daridorexant if you can stay at least 7 hours in bed before being active again.
If daridorexant is taken with or right after a meal, this medicine may take longer to work.
Call your doctor if your sleep problem worsens or does not improve within 7 to 10 days.
Keep your medicine in a place where no one can use it improperly.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the medicine as soon as you can if you take this medicine on a regular basis. Do not take more than one dose in the same day. Skip the missed dose and go back to your normal dosing schedule if you will not be able to stay in bed for at least 7 hours after taking the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
What should I avoid while taking daridorexant?
Do not drink alcohol. Dangerous side effects or death could occur.
Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.
What are the possible side effects of daridorexant?
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Tell your doctor right away if you have new or sudden changes in mood or behavior, including new or worse depression or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
Some people using daridorexant have engaged in activity such as driving, eating, walking, making phone calls, or having sex and later having no memory of the activity. Tell your doctor if this happens to you.
Call your doctor at once if you have an inability to move or talk for several minutes or if you have hallucinations while you are waking up or going to sleep.
Common side effects may include:
- headache; and
- drowsiness.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect daridorexant?
Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medicines at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you use, which may increase side effects or make the medicines less effective.
Using daridorexant with other drugs that make you drowsy can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.
Other drugs may affect daridorexant, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.
Where can I get more information?
Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about daridorexant.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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