Xyrem side effects
sodium oxybate
This side effect is printed on the FDA label for Xyrem. It was a question in our daily quiz, where you pick the real side effect from four choices.
Sleepwalking
It's also a controlled substance with a boxed warning for slowed breathing.
“Sleepwalking can cause injuries.”
Never mix it with alcohol or sleep medicines. Tell your doctor about sleepwalking or confusion at night.
928 reports to the FDA's adverse event system mention sleepwalking. A report is not proof the drug caused it. See the query
From quiz No. 21 · October 15, 2026 · Play that quiz →
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