Quviviq Tablets

  • Orexin receptor antagonist for treating adult insomnia
  • Helps you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer
  • Improves daytime alertness and functioning
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About Quviviq Tablets

Quviviq Tablets contain daridorexant, an orexin receptor antagonist used to treat insomnia in adults. It helps you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and improves daytime functioning by blocking orexin, a brain chemical that promotes wakefulness.

Quviviq Tablets are suitable for adults aged 18 years and over and are available in :

  • Quviviq Tablets
Medication Name Quviviq Tablets
Active Ingredient Daridorexant
Other Ingredients Lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol 400
Medication Form Film-coated tablets
Used to Treat Insomnia – difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
Available Sizes 30 film-coated tablets
Who Can Use It Adults aged 18 years and over
Prescription Required? Yes – Prescription Only Medicine (POM)
Patient Information Leaflet Quviviq Tablets – Patient Information Leaflet

What Is Quviviq Used For?

Quviviq is used to treat insomnia in adults. It works by blocking orexin, a brain chemical that promotes wakefulness, helping you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and improve alertness during the day.

Who Is Quviviq Suitable For?

Quviviq is suitable for adults aged 18 and over.

Do not use Quviviq if you:

  • Are allergic to daridorexant or any other ingredients
  • Have narcolepsy

Consult your doctor before use if you:

  • Have liver problems, breathing difficulties, or are over 65 with a history of falls
  • Have depression or psychiatric disorders
  • Take other medications affecting the brain or liver

How to Take Quviviq

  1. Take one tablet by mouth within 30 minutes before bedtime.
  2. Swallow whole with water; do not chew or crush.
  3. Avoid alcohol and heavy meals before taking.

Possible Side Effects of Quviviq

Common:

  • Headache, fatigue, dizziness
  • Sleepiness the next morning

Uncommon:

  • Sleep paralysis or vivid dreams
  • Daytime drowsiness or impaired alertness

Rare:

  • Hallucinations, allergic reactions

Warnings and Precautions

  • Do not drive or operate machinery if drowsy after taking Quviviq
  • Avoid alcohol while using this medication
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of depression, liver disease, or drug/alcohol dependence
  • Not for use in children or adolescents under 18

Storage Instructions

  • Store below 30°C in the original container.
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • Do not use after the expiry date.

Quviviq Tablets Reviews

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Page content authored by Amjad Khan, last reviewed by Dr Hussain Ahmad on 20th February 2026.

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