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I would like to thank all the doctors for talking to me about my problems and saphris, (asenapine) i am finally not having bad thoughts and feeling better.

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Dr. Donald Collins answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

You're welcome!: Glad you're better! Keep taking care of yourself, keep talking to others about your problems, and ask us here on HealthTap any time! Good luck!

Answered 4/24/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

That is wonderful: to hear. Finding just the right medication and dose can take awhile but is so important. I hope that you are also receiving some form of talking therapy. Stay well.

Answered 9/9/2014

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A member asked:

I would like to thank all the doctors for talking to me about my problems and saphris, (asenapine) i am finally not having bad thoughts and feeling better.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Donald Collins answered

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