Dayvigo Tablet (Lemborexant): Sleep Aid | For Insomnia Treatment, Sleep Onset and Maintenance

Precautions

Dayvigo Tablets contain lemborexant, a medicine used to treat insomnia by helping regulate the sleep-wake cycle. It may cause drowsiness, reduced alertness, and next-day sleepiness. Before using this medicine, understand its possible interactions and precautions, and follow your healthcare professional's instructions.

Before You Start

• Consult your healthcare professional: Discuss your sleep difficulties and whether lemborexant is suitable for you.

• Share your medical history: Inform your healthcare professional if you have liver problems, depression, or a history of substance misuse.

• Mention other medicines: Report all medicines and supplements you take, particularly sedatives and medicines that may affect lemborexant levels.

• Discuss pregnancy or breastfeeding: Seek medical advice before using Dayvigo if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Check for sleep-related conditions: Inform your healthcare professional if you have narcolepsy or other sleep disorders.

While Using It

• Follow the prescribed dose: Take Dayvigo exactly as directed, shortly before going to bed, when you can remain in bed for at least seven hours.

• Avoid alcohol: Alcohol may increase drowsiness and impair coordination when combined with lemborexant.

• Be cautious with driving: Do not drive or perform activities requiring alertness if you feel sleepy the next day.

• Avoid combining sleep medicines: Other sedatives may increase side effects. Consult your healthcare professional before combining treatments.

• Monitor unusual symptoms: Report sleep paralysis, vivid dreams, hallucinations, or unusual sleep-related behaviours.

• Use it as directed: Do not increase the dose yourself or take extra tablets during the night.

When to Seek Medical Help

• Persistent side effects: Consult your healthcare professional if daytime sleepiness or dizziness interferes with daily activities.

• Unusual sleep behaviours: Seek medical advice if you experience sleepwalking or perform activities while not fully awake.

• Mood changes: Report worsening depression or unusual thoughts promptly.

• Allergic reactions: Seek emergency care for facial or throat swelling or difficulty breathing.

• Breathing difficulties: Seek urgent medical attention if you experience severe breathing problems.

Note:

Dayvigo may cause next-day impairment, even if you feel fully awake. Take it only as prescribed and avoid alcohol. If insomnia persists or unusual symptoms develop, consult your healthcare professional. Do not combine it with other sleep medicines without medical advice.

Usage

• Follow medical advice: Take Dayvigo Tablets exactly as prescribed by your healthcare professional.

• Take the prescribed dose: Do not increase the dose without medical advice.

• Take before bedtime: Take lemborexant immediately before going to bed when you can allow at least 7 hours for sleep.

• Missed a dose? If you miss your bedtime dose, skip it and take the next dose at the usual time.

• Avoid alcohol: Alcohol may increase drowsiness and other side effects.

• Check other medicines: Inform your healthcare professional about all medicines and supplements you take.

• Use caution the next day: Avoid driving if you feel sleepy or less alert.

• Follow treatment instructions: Do not change the dose or stop treatment without consulting your healthcare professional.

Uses

Dayvigo Tablets contain lemborexant, a medicine used to treat insomnia in adults. It blocks orexin, a brain chemical that promotes wakefulness, helping support sleep.

• Difficulty falling asleep: May help reduce the time needed to fall asleep.

• Night-time awakenings: May help reduce waking during the night.

• Difficulty staying asleep: Helps support longer, more continuous sleep.

• Insomnia management: May help improve sleep when used as prescribed.

Note: Check the active ingredient and strength on your Dayvigo packaging before use. Possible side effects include drowsiness, headache, and dizziness. Avoid alcohol and use caution with other sedating medicines. Consult your healthcare professional if sleep problems persist or side effects become troublesome.

Side Effects

Dayvigo Tablets contain lemborexant, a medicine used to treat insomnia in adults. Like other medicines, it may cause side effects in some people. These effects can vary depending on the prescribed dose and individual response.

Common Side Effects

• Drowsiness: You may feel sleepy the following day.

• Headache: Some people may experience headaches.

• Dizziness: You may feel lightheaded or unsteady.

• Unusual dreams: You may experience vivid or unusual dreams.

• Fatigue: You may feel tired or less energetic.

Serious Side Effects

• Sleep paralysis: You may temporarily feel unable to move when falling asleep or waking up.

• Hallucinations: You may see or hear things that are not present.

• Sudden muscle weakness: You may experience temporary weakness, particularly during strong emotions.

• Complex sleep behaviours: Sleepwalking or performing activities while not fully awake may occur.

• Worsening depression: Mood changes or suicidal thoughts require immediate medical attention.

Note: Take Dayvigo Tablets exactly as prescribed, only when you can allow at least 7 hours for sleep. Avoid alcohol and other sedating medicines unless advised by your healthcare professional. Do not drive if you feel sleepy or less alert the next day. Seek medical advice if side effects persist or become concerning.

FAQs

1. What is Dayvigo Tablet used for?

Dayvigo Tablet contains lemborexant, a medicine used to treat insomnia in adults by helping with falling asleep and staying asleep.

2. How does Dayvigo Tablet work?

Lemborexant blocks orexin receptors in the brain. Orexin is involved in promoting wakefulness, so blocking its activity helps reduce wake signals and support sleep.

3. How should Dayvigo Tablet be taken?

Take Dayvigo exactly as prescribed, immediately before going to bed, when you can allow at least 7 hours for sleep.

4. What are the common side effects of Dayvigo Tablet?

Common side effects may include sleepiness, fatigue, headache, and dizziness. Contact your healthcare professional if these effects persist or become troublesome.

5. How long does Dayvigo Tablet take to work?

Dayvigo is taken at bedtime to help with sleep. The time it takes to notice its effects can vary between individuals.

6. Can Dayvigo Tablet help with staying asleep?

Yes. Dayvigo is used to help adults who have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or both, depending on their symptoms.

7. Can I drink alcohol while taking Dayvigo Tablet?

Avoid alcohol while taking Dayvigo, as it may increase drowsiness and impair alertness and coordination.

8. Can Dayvigo Tablet cause next-day drowsiness?

Yes. Dayvigo may cause sleepiness or reduced alertness the following day. Avoid driving or activities requiring full concentration if you feel impaired.

9. Can Dayvigo Tablet be taken with other sleep medicines?

Do not combine Dayvigo with other sleep medicines or sedatives unless your healthcare professional specifically advises you to do so, as these combinations may increase sedation.

10. Who should consult a healthcare professional before taking Dayvigo Tablet?

People with narcolepsy, liver problems, depression, or a history of unusual sleep behaviours should discuss their medical history with a healthcare professional before taking Dayvigo. It should not be used by people with narcolepsy.

Interactions

Dayvigo Tablets contain lemborexant, a medicine used to treat insomnia in adults. When taken with certain medicines or alcohol, it may increase drowsiness and other side effects. Inform your healthcare professional about all medicines and supplements you take before starting Dayvigo.

1. Alcohol

• Alcohol may increase drowsiness and impair alertness when combined with lemborexant.

• Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.

2. Other Sleeping Pills and Sedatives

• Medicines such as benzodiazepines and other sleep aids may increase drowsiness.

• Use them together only if advised by your healthcare professional.

3. Opioid Painkillers

• Medicines such as morphine and codeine may increase sedation when combined with Dayvigo.

• Inform your healthcare professional if you take opioid painkillers.

4. Certain Antibiotics and Antifungal Medicines

• Medicines such as clarithromycin, ketoconazole, and itraconazole may increase lemborexant levels in the body.

• These combinations may increase side effects and require medical review.

5. Medicines for Seizures

• Medicines such as carbamazepine may reduce lemborexant levels and affect its effectiveness.

• Tell your healthcare professional if you take medicines for epilepsy.

6. Other Medicines

• Some antidepressants and other medicines may affect how lemborexant works or increase drowsiness.

• Your healthcare professional may need to review your treatment.

Tips to Avoid Interactions

• Share a complete list of your prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, and supplements.

• Avoid alcohol and other sedating medicines unless your healthcare professional approves their use.

• Do not change doses or stop regular medicines without medical advice.

Note: Consult your healthcare professional before combining Dayvigo with other medicines. Interactions depend on the medicine, dose, and your health condition.