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Can 15mgs of saphris (asenapine) make you drowsy?

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Dr. Omar Esponda answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: A common reaction for Saphris (asenapine) is somnolence.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/8/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Saphris (asenapine): Somnolence is a common side effect (13 to 15%). Insomnia (15 to 16%) may exacerbate this .

Answered 9/8/2014

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