Why XYREM* (Sodium oxybate ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of XYREM: highly satisfied (average rating score: 4.65)
(based on 17 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** XYREM
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fibromyalgia* | 4 |
| 2 | Narcolepsy* | 3 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of XYREM **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clumsiness | 4 |
| 2 | Nausea* | 3 |
| 3 | Pain | 2 |
| 4 | Hypertension | 1 |
| 5 | Malaise | 1 |
| 6 | Chest discomfort | 1 |
| 7 | Disturbance in attention | 1 |
| 8 | Akathisia | 1 |
| 9 | Hunger | 1 |
| 10 | Discomfort | 1 |
| 11 | Headache | 1 |
| 12 | Restless legs syndrome | 1 |
| 13 | Bedridden | 1 |
| 14 | Radiculopathy | 1 |
| 15 | Hot flush | 1 |
| 16 | Anxiety* | 1 |
| 17 | Chronic fatigue syndrome | 1 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for XYREM
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Sodium oxybate (Gamma oh, Ghb, Xyrem)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com