Dayvigo 10mg Tablet helps treat sleep disorders (insomnia). It slows down the brain's activity and enables you to fall asleep and stay asleep longer, so you can get a better night's rest.
Take the drug orally in the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor. Prefer taking it right before retiring to bed with at least 7 hours remaining before the planned time of awakening. Do not take it if you fall asleep often at unexpected times (narcolepsy).
Avoid taking excessive dosage, as this medicine may have an addictive potential; therefore, use it for short periods as prescribed. Do not increase the prescribed dosage by yourself. If your condition worsens or does not improve within 7 to 10 days, report to your doctor immediately.
Never self-medicate at home, and do not start taking this medication on a regular basis without a confirmed diagnosis of a sleep disorder. Dayvigo 10mg Tablet may cause some side effects, such as daytime sleepiness, tiredness, and bad dreams during sleep. Consult the doctor right away in case of worrisome episodes.
Inform the doctor about your complete medical history, including the history of depression, mental illness, alcohol or drug abuse, daytime sleepiness, sudden onset of muscle weakness, lung or breathing problem, liver problem, pregnancy, breastfeeding, use of concomitant medicines, allergies, surgery, cardiac problem, or any other underlying medical condition. This information will help the doctor formulate your treatment plan better.
Dayvigo 10mg Tablet helps treat insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep) in people who have problems related to their sleeping habits. Insomnia may cause you to wake up earlier than usual and you may find it difficult to go back to sleep. Dayvigo 10mg Tablet works by blocking the brain’s ability to keep you awake which helps you sleep. This relaxes the brain and makes you feel more energetic. It also helps you concentrate better and improves your quality of life.
SIDE EFFECTS OF DAYVIGO TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Dayvigo
Drowsiness
Headache
Tiredness
Nightmares
Suicidal behaviors
HOW TO USE DAYVIGO TABLET
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dayvigo 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dayvigo 10mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Dayvigo 10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Dayvigo 10mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dayvigo 10mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Dayvigo 10mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Dayvigo 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dayvigo 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Dose adjustment is recommended in patients with moderate hepatic impairment. Dayvigo 10mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe hepatic impairment.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE DAYVIGO TABLET?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
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