Compare Belsomra vs. Estazolam
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Helps you sleep.
Belsomra (suvorexant) helps you fall asleep, but is only avaliable as a brand name so can be expensive.
Helps you stay asleep longer.
Prosom (estazolam) can help you sleep, but you might feel hungover the next day.
Upsides
- May be helpful if other sleep aids don't work.
- Works quickly, especially on an empty stomach.
- Might be a good option for the elderly.
- Prosom (estazolam) is available in generic.
Downsides
- Not usually used for long-term treatment since it can be habit-forming.
- Belsomra (suvorexant) is likely expensive since it's only available as a brand name, but coupon savings program could be available.
- Not recommended if you do not plan to sleep for at least 7 hours.
- Belsomra (suvorexant) may cause sleep paralysis.
- Prosom (estazolam) isn't recommended if you're age 65 or older because the side effects can be more intense.
- You can become dependent on Prosom (estazolam) if you take it for more than a few weeks.
- If you stop Prosom (estazolam) suddenly after taking it for a while, your insomnia might come back even worse than when you started.
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Dosage forms
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Price
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Side effects
8possible side effects
- Headache7%
- Sleepiness7%
- Dizziness3%
- Diarrhea2%
- Dry mouth2%
- Cold and flu2%
- Abnormal dreams2%
- Cough2%
19possible side effects
- Sleepiness42%
- Headache16%
- Weakness11%
- Difficulty controlling muscles8%
- Nervousness8%
- Dizziness7%
- Uneasiness5%
- Nausea4%
- Abnormal coordination4%
- Leg and foot pain3%
- Hangover3%
- Common cold symptoms3%
- Back pain2%
- Body pain2%
- Indigestion2%
- Confusion2%
- Depression2%
- Abnormal dreams2%
- Abnormal thoughts2%
Risks and risk factors
- Changes in thoughts
- Uncontrolled psychiatric conditions
- Alcohol
- Other medicines that make you sleepy or dizzy
- Hangover effect
- Alcohol
- Taking other medicines that make you less alert
- Less than 7 hours of sleep after taking Belsomra (suvorexant)
- Dependence and withdrawal
- Continuous use for 2 weeks or more
- Depression
- Risk increases with dose
- Past history of depression
- Difficulty breathing
- Sleep apnea
- COPD
- Sleep paralysis
- Tolerance and addiction
- Using Prosom (estazolam) for more than 10 days
- Behavior changes
- Drinking alcohol
- Taking sedative medicines
- Hangover effect
- People age 65 or older
- Allergic reactions