Belsomra

Insomnia

Treatment

1 FDA approval

0 Active Studies for Belsomra

What is Belsomra

Suvorexant

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Suvorexant is a medication used to treat insomnia by reducing your wakefulness and making it easier to fall asleep. It works by blocking the activity of two receptors called OX1R and OX2R, which are involved in controlling your sleep-wake cycle.

Belsomra

is the brand name

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Belsomra Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Belsomra

Suvorexant

2014

4

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Suvorexant, also known as Belsomra, is approved by the FDA for 1 uses including Insomnia .

Insomnia

Effectiveness

How Belsomra works in the body

Suvorexant works by blocking two special receptors in the brain that are associated with wakefulness. These receptors are called OX1R and OX2R. When suvorexant blocks them, it prevents the reinforcement of the arousal systems, which reduces arousal and wakefulness, helping you to fall asleep.

When to interrupt dosage

The measure of Belsomra is contingent upon the determined condition. The amount also differs as per the technique of delivery outlined in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Insomnia

, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 20.0 mg

Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet - Oral, Tablet

Warnings

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Belsomra.

Common Belsomra Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Abemaciclib

Major

The serum concentration of Abemaciclib can be increased when it is combined with Suvorexant.

Axitinib

Major

The serum concentration of Axitinib can be increased when it is combined with Suvorexant.

Azelastine

Major

Suvorexant may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.

Bendamustine

Major

The serum concentration of Bendamustine can be increased when it is combined with Suvorexant.

Binimetinib

Major

The serum concentration of Binimetinib can be increased when it is combined with Suvorexant.

Belsomra Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Common side effects of suvorexant include feeling drowsy and having a decreased level of alertness. It is not recommended to use suvorexant if you need to drive, as it can impair your driving skills. Taking a higher dose or using it with less than a full night of sleep remaining can increase the chance of feeling drowsy the next day. Suvorexant has been linked to sleepwalking, sleep driving, and other complex behaviours, as well as suicidal ideation, sleep paralysis, vivid dreaming, and mild cataplexy. It is not known if suvorexant is

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Belsomra Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Belsomra?

82 ongoing investigations are examining the potential of Belsomra to alleviate Insomnia symptoms.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Insomnia

0 Actively Recruiting

Belsomra Reviews: What are patients saying about Belsomra?

3.3

Patient Review

1/25/2022

Belsomra for Chronic Trouble Sleeping

This sleeping medication was pretty terrible and not effective for me. I would suggest avoiding it.

2.3

Patient Review

4/24/2022

Belsomra for Chronic Trouble Sleeping

Belsomra did not help me to get to sleep. Once I was asleep my quality of sleep was better. But anytime I had to get up during the night it was hard to get back to sleep.

2.3

Patient Review

1/20/2022

Belsomra for Chronic Trouble Sleeping

This caused me to act out physically and verbally. I need help if anyone has any suggestions.

2

Patient Review

9/9/2022

Belsomra for Chronic Trouble Sleeping

I had some seriously strange dreams while on this medication. Be very careful getting out of bed after taking it, as you may not be entirely coherent. I discontinued use because the nightmares were becoming too much.

2

Patient Review

8/12/2022

Belsomra for Chronic Trouble Sleeping

This was a complete waste of money. It did nothing to help me whatsoever.

2

Patient Review

10/28/2022

Belsomra for Chronic Trouble Sleeping

I found that 20 mg. wasn't enough to get me to sleep, and when I did finally fall asleep from exhaustion, the dreams I had were bizarre. Trazadone is the only sleep medication worse than this one, in my opinion.

2

Patient Review

2/15/2022

Belsomra for Chronic Trouble Sleeping

Unfortunately, this medication had the opposite effect on me than what was intended. I took it for two weeks and found that it kept me up every single night.

1

Patient Review

9/26/2022

Belsomra for Chronic Trouble Sleeping

This medication caused me to have terrible nightmares, and I also experienced sleep paralysis. Overall, a very negative experience.

1

Patient Review

10/12/2022

Belsomra for Chronic Trouble Sleeping

I had a terrible experience with this drug and would never recommend it to anyone. The first night I took it, I had diarrhea all night long. The second night, I had horrific nightmares. It's also incredibly expensive.

1

Patient Review

10/5/2022

Belsomra for Chronic Trouble Sleeping

I had some pretty unpleasant dreams while taking this medication.

1

Patient Review

11/8/2022

Belsomra for Chronic Trouble Sleeping

I had such terrible nightmares while on this medication that I could barely get any rest. On top of that, my heart was racing and I woke up feeling awful with a headache. Never taking it again.
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Patient Q&A Section about belsomra

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is Belsomra considered a narcotic?

"Belsomra is not a narcotic. It is a drug used to treat insomnia and belongs to a class of drugs called dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs)."

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What is Belsomra used to treat?

"BELSOMRA is a medicine that is taken by adults who have trouble falling or staying asleep. It is not known if it is effective in children under the age of 18 years."

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Is Belsomra a narcotic?

"Belsomra is not a narcotic drug, it is used to treat insomnia instead. It belongs to a class of drugs called dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs), which are not narcotics."

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Is Belsomra similar to Ambien?

"The medications Ambien and Belsomra are both used as sedatives and hypnotics to help with insomnia. They can cause similar side effects like making you feel drowsy during the day, dizzy, having a dry mouth, diarrhea, and getting headaches."

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What is Belsomra prescribed for?

"It is not known if BELSOMRA is safe and effective in children under the age of 18 years."

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Is Belsomra the same as Ambien?

"Belsomra works by blocking the action of a substance in the brain that causes wakefulness. This allows the patient to sleep. Ambien (zolpidem) is classified in a group of medicines called sedative-hypnotics. Ambien works by slowing down activity in the brain to help the patient sleep."

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Is Belsomra a good sleeping pill?

"Compared to those who took a placebo, patients who took BELSOMRA fell asleep faster and stayed asleep for a longer amount of time."

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