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Can taking 5 mg of saphris (asenapine) once and then stop cause anxiety? i can't stop licking back of bottom row of teeth. i had similar symptoms when on celexa.

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Lip licking: and other movements w/tongue and lips can be a side effect of some medications. Please see your doc and tell him/her about this. Peace and good health.

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Answered 5/28/2016

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A member asked:

Can taking 5 mg of saphris (asenapine) once and then stop cause anxiety? i can't stop licking back of bottom row of teeth. i had similar symptoms when on celexa.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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