Dayvigo 5 mg (active ingredient: lemborexant) is a prescription medication used to treat adult insomnia characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or both.
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How It Works
Unlike traditional sleep aids that act as central nervous system sedatives, Dayvigo belongs to a class of drugs known as dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs). Orexin is a chemical in the brain that promotes wakefulness and alertness. Dayvigo works by blocking orexin signals, essentially turning down the brain's “wake“ switch so you can fall and stay asleep naturally.
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Basic Dosage & How to Take
Standard Starting Dose: 5 mg taken orally once per night.
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Timing: Take it immediately before going to bed, and only if you have at least 7 hours left to remain in bed before needing to be active.
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Food: It can be taken with or without food, but taking it with or immediately after a high-fat meal can delay how quickly it starts working.
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Common & Serious Side Effects
Common: Next-day sleepiness or drowsiness (somnolence), headache, and vivid or unusual dreams.
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Serious / Notable Precautions:
Next-Day Impairment: Drowsiness can persist into the following morning, impairing your ability to drive or operate machinery safely, even if you feel awake.
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Complex Sleep Behaviors: Sleepwalking, sleep-driving, eating, or making phone calls while not fully awake have occurred with sleep medications.
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Sleep Paralysis: A temporary inability to move or speak for a few seconds to minutes while falling asleep or waking up.
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Worsening Depression or Suicidal Thoughts: Report any sudden changes in mood or behavior immediately to your doctor.
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Important Warnings & Interactions
Contraindications: Dayvigo is strictly contraindicated in people with narcolepsy.
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Alcohol & Depressants: Do not consume alcohol or take other sleep-inducing medications alongside Dayvigo, as doing so significantly increases the risk of severe drowsiness and central nervous system depression.
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Liver Function: Patients with moderate liver problems may require careful monitoring or dosing limits, while it is generally not recommended for severe liver impairment.
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