Suvorexant

ATC code
N05CJ01
Therapeutic class
Orexin Receptor Antagonist · Dual Orexin Receptor Antagonist (DORA)
Forms
oral tablet
Brand names
BELSOMRA (US)
Overall confidence
medium

Regulatory sources consulted

Approved indications

Contraindications

Absolute

  • Narcolepsy.

Clinical warnings

Drug interactions

Adverse events

Common (≥1%)

somnolence · headache · dizziness · abnormal dreams · dry mouth

Rare but serious

complex sleep behaviors · suicidal ideation · sleep paralysis · cataplexy-like symptoms

Pregnancy and lactation

Available data from postmarketing reports with suvorexant use in pregnant women are insufficient to establish a drug-associated risk. Use only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

Recent literature (PubMed)