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A 23-year-old male asked:

Do they make a saphris (asenapine) in regular pill form, or, is it only available sublingually?

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Dr. Alan Alianswered

Psychiatry 34 years experience

Saphris (asenapine): Only sublingual, as 5 & 10 mg. Pills.

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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered

Psychiatry 27 years experience

Saphris (asenapine): 2.5, 5 & 10 mg sublingual tablets at this time.

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