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A 42-year-old female asked:

I was just given saphris (asenapine) 5 mg to get thru a fibro flare up that is causing bad insomnia. is this a good med for insomnia?

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Dr. Edward Seegers
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Saphris (asenapine) for fibro?: TracyW ~ Saphris (asenapine) is a drug that is used in bipolar and other significant psychological disturbances. Are you sure this is the appropriate treatment for "fibro" which I assume means fibromyalgia? thanks
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Dr. Anne Phelan-adams
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Debatable!: Saphris (asenapine) was approved by the FDA for treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder. Doctors can use their discretion for "off-label" uses. I've researched the literature & found as much evidence that Saphris (asenapine) triggers FMS as it does treating it. Ultimately, it depends on how it's working for you. If Saphris (asenapine) improves your sleep w/o side effects, then, by all means, take it! Best wishes!
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Excellent addition ~ thanks Dr Phelan-Adams
Sep 24, 2015

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