Is suvorexant a better choice than alternative hypnotics? [version 1; referees: 2 approved]

Suvorexant is a novel dual orexin receptor antagonist (DORA) newly introduced in the U.S. as a hypnotic, but no claim of superiority over other hypnotics has been offered.  The manufacturer argued that the 5 and 10 mg starting doses recommended by the FDA might be ineffective.  The manufacturer'...

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Main Author: Daniel F. Kripke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2015-08-01
Series:F1000Research
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Online Access:http://f1000research.com/articles/4-456/v1