Suvorexant

Common brands: Belsomra, Ambien Cr, Ambien, Foster And Thrive Acid Reducer, Acid Reducer

Top reporter: Merck Sharp & Dohme Llc

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12,800
Total Reports
2,934
Serious Reports
691
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (5.40%)

Patient Demographics

Male
4,497
Female
6,909

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Suvorexant.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 3,013
24.0%
2 NIGHTMARE 738
5.9%
3 SOMNOLENCE 729
5.8%
4 INSOMNIA 676
5.4%
5 ABNORMAL DREAMS 600
4.8%
6 HEADACHE 541
4.3%
7 FEELING ABNORMAL 486
3.9%
8 NAUSEA 384
3.1%
9 HALLUCINATION 373
3.0%
10 NO ADVERSE EVENT 363
2.9%
11 FATIGUE 356
2.8%
12 DIZZINESS 328
2.6%
13 ANXIETY 312
2.5%
14 FALL 264
2.1%
15 OFF LABEL USE 262
2.1%
16 PRODUCT DOSE OMISSION ISSUE 245
2.0%
17 MALAISE 240
1.9%
18 DIARRHOEA 238
1.9%
19 WRONG TECHNIQUE IN PRODUCT USAGE PROCESS 234
1.9%
20 SLEEP PARALYSIS 232
1.8%
21 POOR QUALITY SLEEP 222
1.8%
22 PRODUCT USE ISSUE 213
1.7%
23 ADVERSE EVENT 207
1.7%
24 SLEEP DISORDER 198
1.6%
25 OVERDOSE 193
1.5%
26 DYSPNOEA 192
1.5%
27 DEPRESSION 187
1.5%
28 VOMITING 177
1.4%
29 MIDDLE INSOMNIA 174
1.4%
30 DELIRIUM 166
1.3%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.