Common side effects are Sleepiness during the day, Not thinking clearly, Act strangely, confused, or upset, Sleep-walking
Pregnancy Category C. There is no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Suvorexant should be used during pregnancy only if the potential beneft justifes the potential risk to the fetus.
Daytime somnolence: Risk of impaired alertness and motor coordination, including impaired driving; risk increases with dose; caution patients taking 20 mg against next-day driving and other activities requiring complete mental alertness.
Need to evaluate for co-morbid diagnoses: Reevaluate if insomnia persists after 7 to 10 days of treatment.
Miscellaneous sedatives & hypnotics
Store in dry and cool place, protect from light & keep away from children.