Drug details

Belsomra (suvorexant tablets)

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Belsomra (suvorexant) is a selective antagonist for orexin receptors OX1R and OX2R used to treat insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep onset and/or sleep maintenance.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• dizziness,
• diarrhea,
• headache,
• dry mouth,
• upper respiratory tract infection
• sleepiness,
• cough, and
• abnormal dreams,
• next day drowsiness,

The following drugs are related to Belsomra, either as a replacement or used together:

• Aduhelm (aducanumab)
• Ativan (lorazepam)
• Dayvigo (lemborexant tablets)
• Desyrel (trazodone hydrochloride)
• Valium (diazepam tablets)
• Prosom (elprazolam tablet)
• Lunesta (eszopiclone)
• Intermezzo (zolpidem tartrate)
• Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb injection)
• Rozerem (ramelteon)
• Restoril (temazepam)