food interaction for Dayvigo Tablet

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lactation interaction for Dayvigo Tablet

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Dayvigo 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Time to sleep onset may be delayed if taken with or soon after a meal.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dayvigo 10mg Tablet.
UNSAFE
Dayvigo 10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Dayvigo 10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Dayvigo 10mg Tablet

Lemborexant(10mg)

Dayvigo tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of insomnia.

How dayvigo tablet works

Dayvigo 10mg Tablet blocks the action of orexin, a chemical that regulates the sleep signals in the brain and keeps you awake. Once orexin’s action is blocked, the brain doesn’t receive wake-up signals, which helps you sleep.

Common side effects of dayvigo tablet

Drowsiness, Headache, Tiredness, Nightmares, Suicidal behaviors

SUBSTITUTES FOR Dayvigo Tablet

No substitutes found

Expert advice FOR Dayvigo Tablet

  • Lemborexant can make you feel drowsy, therefore, patients, especially the elderly, may be at a higher risk of falls. Caution is advised.
  • Take Lemborexant right before going to bed and only when you can stay in bed for a full night (at least 7 hours).
  • Do not take Lemborexant with other medicines that can make you sleepy, unless your healthcare provider tells you to.
  • Never share your medication with any other person who also has a sleep problem.
  • Discuss it with your doctor if you develop unusual and strange thoughts or behavior while using Lemborexant.
  • Stop taking the medication and inform your doctor if you experience complex sleep behaviors, including sleep-walking, sleep-driving, preparing and eating food, making phone calls, or having sex while not being fully awake.
  • Make sure to regularly visit your doctor to check your progress and any side effects.

Frequently asked questions FOR Dayvigo 10mg Tablet

Lemborexant

Q. Does Dayvigo 10mg Tablet make you drowsy?
Studies suggest that Dayvigo 10mg Tablet may cause drowsiness, decreased mental alertness, prolonged reaction time, problems with coordination the day after you take it, blurry or double vision, and may increase the risk of falling. People taking Dayvigo 10mg Tablet should be instructed to avoid driving, using heavy machinery, or doing any activity that requires concentration to avoid any mishaps or accidents. Caution should be exercised particularly in elderly patients taking this drug, to avoid any falls.
Q. Who should avoid taking Dayvigo 10mg Tablet?
People who fall asleep unexpectedly and at unusual times or who sleep more often during the day (narcolepsy) should avoid taking Dayvigo 10mg Tablet. Taking this medicine can worsen the sleeping habits of such individuals.
Q. Can I take Dayvigo 10mg Tablet with other medicines?
Dayvigo 10mg Tablet may interact with other prescription and nonprescription medications; therefore, you must inform your doctor about any other medicines you are taking before starting the treatment with Dayvigo 10mg Tablet. Your doctor may tell you not to take Dayvigo 10mg Tablet, may need to change the doses of your medications, or monitor you carefully for side effects.
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Q. What time should I take Dayvigo 10mg Tablet?
It is best to take Dayvigo 10mg Tablet just before you go to bed. This will ensure that you get a sound sleep at night and benefit from this medicine.
Q. Is Dayvigo 10mg Tablet safe during pregnancy?
It is unknown whether Dayvigo 10mg Tablet can be taken during pregnancy or not. Therefore, it is best to avoid using the medicine in pregnant women to avoid any potential harm to the baby.

Content on this page was last updated on 21 December, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)