Drug details

Xywav (calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybates oral solution)

type of CNS Depressants

Xywav (calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybates) is a central nervous system depressant indicated for the treatment of cataplexy or excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in patients 7 years of age and older with narcolepsy.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • nausea,
  • diarrhea,
  • dizziness,
  • headache,
  • vomiting
  • anxiety,
  • weight loss
  • increased sweating,
  • decreased appetite,
  • abnormal sleep behaviors (parasomnia),
  • bed wetting (in children), and
The following drugs are related to Xywav, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Lumryz (sodium oxybate for extended-release oral suspension)
  • Ritalin (methylphenidate hcl)
  • Ritalin LA (methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release capsules)
  • Provigil (modafinil)
  • Wakix (pitolisant tablets)
  • Xyrem (sodium oxybate)
  • Sunosi (solriamfetol tablets)