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  • Generic Name: calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybates oral solution
  • Brand Name: Xywav

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    • Xywav Patient Information Including Side Effects

    Brand Names: Xywav

    Generic Name: calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybates

    What is calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybates (Xywav) (Xywav)?

    Xywav is a central nervous system depressant. It is used to treat cataplexy (sudden loss of muscle strength) or to reduce daytime sleepiness caused by narcolepsy. This medicine is for use in adults and children at least 7 years old.

    Xywav contains an ingredient also known as GHB, a known street drug of abuse. Because of the potential for abuse and serious side effects, Xywav is available only from a certified pharmacy under a special program. You must be registered in the program and understand the risks and benefits of this medicine.

    Xywav may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

    What are the possible side effects of this medicine (Xywav)?

    Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

    Call your doctor at once if you have:

    • weak or shallow breathing, breathing that stops for short periods of time;
    • severe drowsiness, feeling light-headed;
    • sleepwalking (may result in an injury), waking and confused behavior at night;
    • a seizure;
    • depression, anxiety, unusual or unpleasant thoughts;
    • feelings of low self-worth, loss of interest in things you once enjoyed;
    • confusion, paranoia, hallucinations (seeing or hearing things);
    • increased tiredness, trouble concentrating; or
    • suicidal thoughts or actions.

    Common side effects may include:

    • falling asleep quickly even while standing or getting up from bed;
    • sleepwalking;
    • drowsiness, dizziness, headache;
    • bedwetting (in children);
    • sweating, anxiety; or
    • nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss.

    This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

    What is the most important information I should know about this medicine (Xywav)?

    This medicine can cause severe drowsiness and can slow or stop your breathing, even at regular doses or if you are also taking stimulant medicines.

    Fatal side effects can occur if you take Xywav with: alcohol, other sleep medicines, or other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing.

    Misuse of this medicine can cause breathing problems, seizure, loss of consciousness, or death. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.

    Xywav Patient Information including How Should I Take

    What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking this medicine (Xywav)?

    Do not drink alcohol or take other sleep medicines together with Xywav. Dangerous side effects or death could occur.

    Do not give Xywav to anyone who has a rare metabolic disorder called succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency (which can cause mental or physical impairment).

    Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

    Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

    Xywav is not approved for use by anyone younger than 7 years old.

    How should I take this medicine (Xywav)?

    Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Xywav can cause severe drowsiness and can slow or stop your breathing, even at regular doses or if you are also taking stimulant medicine. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

    Xywav may be habit-forming. Misuse can cause addiction, overdose, or death. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law. Do not allow anyone else to use this medicine.

    Take Xywav at least 2 hours after a meal.

    Xywav is usually taken in 2 doses, once at bedtime and again 2.5 to 4 hours later. This medicine works very fast and should be taken while you are sitting in bed ready for sleep. Lie down right away after taking the medicine.

    Prepare both doses while you are getting ready for bed. Place the second dose in a secure location next to your bed so you can take it without getting up. You may need to set an alarm to awaken for the second dose.

    Each dose of Xywav must be mixed with 2 ounces (1/4 cup) of water in the child-resistant dosing cups provided with the medication. Both doses must be used within the same night. Throw away any Xywav dose that has been mixed with water but not used within 24 hours of mixing.

    Do not allow a child to use this medicine without adult supervision.

    Do not change your dose or stop using Xywav suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to safely stop using this medicine.

    Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

    Keep track of your medicine. You should be aware if anyone is using it improperly or without a prescription.

    Do not keep leftover Xywav liquid. Ask your pharmacist where to locate a drug take-back disposal program. If there is no take-back program, pour any unused liquid medicine down a sink drain.

    Xywav Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

    What happens if I miss a dose (Xywav)?

    If you miss the second dose, skip that dose and take your regular doses the following night. Do not take two doses at one time.

    Take Xywav only during your normal sleeping hours (wait at least 2 hours after eating).

    What happens if I overdose (Xywav)?

    Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of Xywav can be fatal.

    Overdose symptoms may include sweating, vomiting, severe confusion, loss of balance or coordination, or seizure (convulsions).

    What should I avoid while taking this medicine (Xywav)?

    Do not drink alcohol. Dangerous side effects or death could occur.

    Xywav will cause drowsiness and can impair your thinking or reactions. You may still feel sleepy the morning after taking this medicine. Wait at least 6 hours or until you are fully awake before you drive, operate machinery, pilot an airplane, or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

    Do not take other sleep medicines together with Xywav.

    What other drugs will affect this medicine (Xywav)?

    Fatal side effects can occur if you take Xywav with other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing. Ask your doctor before taking cold or allergy medicine, opioid medication, sedatives, muscle relaxers, seizure medicine, or medicine for depression, anxiety, or mental illness.

    If you start or stop taking divalproex (Depakote), your doctor may need to adjust your Xywav dose.

    Other drugs may affect Xywav, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

    Where can I get more information (Xywav)?

    Your pharmacist can provide more information about calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybates (Xywav).

    Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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