Drug details

Quviviq (daridorexant tablets)

type of Orexin Antagonists

Quviviq (daridorexant) is an orexin receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of adult patients with insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep onset and/or sleep maintenance. 

This drug may have the following side effects:

• hives, 
• difficulty breathing, 
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, 
• severe dizziness, 
• hallucinations, 
• thoughts of self-harm, 
• increased depression, 
• sleepwalking (engaging in activities while not fully awake), 
• inability to move or speak as you wake up, 
• weakness in your legs

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

• Ambien (zolpidem tartrate)
• Ambien CR (zolpidem tartrate)
• Lunesta (eszopiclone)
• Halcion (triazolam)
• Rozerem (ramelteon)
• Restoril (temazepam)