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Can 15mgs of saphris (asenapine) make you drowsy?
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Yes: A common reaction for Saphris (asenapine) is somnolence.
Answered 9/8/2014
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Saphris (asenapine): Somnolence is a common side effect (13 to 15%). Insomnia (15 to 16%) may exacerbate this .
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