Submit Your Story
Share a few words about how DAYBUE® affected the signs and symptoms of Rett syndrome in your child.
Because every child with Rett syndrome is unique—with a unique set of symptoms—the response to DAYBUE may be different for everyone.
A few things to consider about your submission:
To share your story, your child has to be over 2 years old and taking DAYBUE for at least 12 weeks
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Acadia) will review and potentially revise all submissions for appropriateness before adding them to the gallery on DAYBUE.com
Any submission that implies a benefit of DAYBUE that is not consistent with the clinical trial data for DAYBUE cannot be included in the gallery
If any side effects related to DAYBUE are submitted in the description, Acadia may contact you and is required to report these side effects to the FDA
Use of the photo/story you submit is not guaranteed
To respect the privacy of others, we kindly ask that you submit only photos of your child. Parents/Legal Guardians may also appear in the photo, but other individuals (including other children) should not appear in the photo
FAQ
What are the requirements to Share Your Sparkle?
To share your story and have it featured on DAYBUE.com, you must:
Be a parent or caregiver of an individual with Rett syndrome over 2 years old who has been taking
DAYBUE for at least 12 weeksBe over the age of 18
Be a resident of the United States
Will I be notified when my story gets approved?
Yes, you will be notified via email when your story is posted to the gallery.
How will I be notified if my child’s story doesn’t get approved?
If your photo doesn’t meet all of our submission guidelines, an Acadia team member will reach out to you over email.
When will my photo be seen in the Sparkle Gallery?
It may take up to a month after you submit to see your story in the Sparkle Gallery if it is accepted. If there are any parts of your story that don’t meet our submission guidelines, an Acadia team member will email you to let you know.
How and where will my photo be used?
Your photo will be posted in the Sparkle Gallery on DAYBUE.com, along with the short description you submitted.
Why don’t I see my photo in the gallery?
If you don’t see your photo or story in the gallery, we may be still reviewing your story to ensure it meets all of our submission guidelines. If there are any parts of your story that don’t meet our submission guidelines, an Acadia team member will email you to let you know.
Indication and Important Safety Information
What is DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX (trofinetide)?
DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX are prescription medicines used to treat Rett syndrome in adults and children 2 years of age and older. It is not known if DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX is safe and effective in children under 2 years of age.
What are the possible side effects of DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX?
Diarrhea: Diarrhea is a common side effect of DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX that can sometimes be severe. Diarrhea may cause you to lose too much water from your body (dehydration). Before starting treatment with DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX, stop taking laxatives. Tell your healthcare provider if you have diarrhea while taking DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX. Your healthcare provider may ask you to increase the amount you drink or take antidiarrheal medicine as needed.
Vomiting: Vomiting is a common side effect of DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX. Sometimes vomit can get into your lungs (aspiration), which could cause an infection (aspiration pneumonia). Tell your healthcare provider if you have severe vomiting or if vomiting happens often.
Weight loss: DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX can cause weight loss. Tell your healthcare provider if you notice you are losing weight at any time during treatment with DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX.
The most common side effects of DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX include diarrhea and vomiting. Other side effects include fever, seizure, anxiety, decreased appetite, tiredness, and the common cold. These are not all the possible side effects of DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX?
Before taking DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
have kidney problems.
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX will harm your unborn baby.
are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX passes into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby while taking DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX.
Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Taking DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX with certain medicines may affect how the other medicines work and can cause serious side effects.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. You can also call Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. at 1-844-4ACADIA (1-844-422-2342).
DAYBUE is available as an oral solution (200 mg/mL).
DAYBUE STIX for oral solution powder is available in 5,000 mg, 6,000 mg, and 8,000 mg packets.
The risk information provided here is not comprehensive. To learn more, talk with your healthcare provider and read the full Prescribing Information, including Patient Information, also available at DAYBUE.com.
Indication and Important Safety Information
What is DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX (trofinetide)?
DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX are prescription medicines used to treat Rett syndrome in adults and children 2 years of age and older. It is not known if DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX is safe and effective in children under 2 years of age.
What are the possible side effects of DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX?
Diarrhea: Diarrhea is a common side effect of DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX that can sometimes be severe. Diarrhea may cause you to lose too much water from your body (dehydration). Before starting treatment with DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX, stop taking laxatives. Tell your healthcare provider if you have diarrhea while taking DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX. Your healthcare provider may ask you to increase the amount you drink or take antidiarrheal medicine as needed.
Vomiting: Vomiting is a common side effect of DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX. Sometimes vomit can get into your lungs (aspiration), which could cause an infection (aspiration pneumonia). Tell your healthcare provider if you have severe vomiting or if vomiting happens often.
Weight loss: DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX can cause weight loss. Tell your healthcare provider if you notice you are losing weight at any time during treatment with DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX.
The most common side effects of DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX include diarrhea and vomiting. Other side effects include fever, seizure, anxiety, decreased appetite, tiredness, and the common cold. These are not all the possible side effects of DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX?
Before taking DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
have kidney problems.
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX will harm your unborn baby.
are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX passes into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby while taking DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX.
Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Taking DAYBUE or DAYBUE STIX with certain medicines may affect how the other medicines work and can cause serious side effects.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. You can also call Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. at 1-844-4ACADIA (1-844-422-2342).
DAYBUE is available as an oral solution (200 mg/mL).
DAYBUE STIX for oral solution powder is available in 5,000 mg, 6,000 mg, and 8,000 mg packets.
The risk information provided here is not comprehensive. To learn more, talk with your healthcare provider and read the full Prescribing Information, including Patient Information, also available at DAYBUE.com.
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