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A member asked:

Currently on lamictal, saphrise, seriquil. dr said i'm too groggy so she prescribed ability cause it will energize me.how does it that, & true or false?

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Saphris (asenapine) ; Seroqurel: Tend to be sedating while Abilify (aripiprazole) tends to be more stimulating ; is usually prescribed in the am--they are all antipsychotics. Your doc is trying to keep your meds effective while reducing the sedative side effects.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/11/2016

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