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I've been on 10mg saphris (asenapine) pm for a few days. i feel restless and can't sit still next morning and at the same time can't do much. will this go away?
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See psychiatrist.: You maybe experiencing the side effects from the drug called extrapyramidal symptoms. They can be treated with benadryl, (diphenhydramine) Cogentin and artane.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Akathisia: Saphris (asenapine) is an atypical antipsychotic w indications for treatment of schizophrenia & acute mania (bipolar I disorder). It can cause akathisia (likely what you describe) which is an extrapyramidal symptom. Please let your psychiatrist know because this can be treated.
Answered 1/10/2021
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