Suvorexant- Side effect(s)

Read the side effects of Suvorexant as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.

The most common side effect is somnolence (sleepiness)

Other Precautions : Suvorexant is not recommended in patients with severe liver damage.
The patient should read the medication guide before taking this medicine.
Patients who are more sensitive to suvorexant taking lower doses should also be advised about the potential for driving impairment.
Patients are advised not to use suvorexant if they drank alcohol that evening or before bed.
Patients should not increase the dose of suvorexant on their own if they think that the medicine does not work.
Patients are advised to inform all of their prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins and herbal products to their doctor.

Drug Name : Suvorexant

Suvorexant is an orexin antagonist used for the treatment of insomnia (lack of sleep). Insomnia is when there is difficulty with the onset and sometimes also with the maintenance of sleep or when both occur.
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Insomnia Difficulty in initiating and maintaining sleep is known as insomnia. It is a symptom that occurs due to other disorders and can cause daytime sleepiness.

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Side effect(s) of Suvorexant

Drug Name : Suvorexant

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