A member asked:

Insomniac/depressive just given 5mg saphris (asenapine) / night + 100mg elavil / day (taken for 1yr). need to stop binge eating at nite. would early dosage help?

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Munchies: Both of these medications can give you the munchies. You didn't mention if you binge eat before or after you take these medications. Neither of these is fda approved as a sleep medication. Saphris (asenapine) is an atypical antipsychotic approved for bipolar disorder and schizophrenia - not insomnia. I would make sure I have a clear understanding from your doctor about your exact diagnoses and your rx.

Answered 3/26/2013

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