A member asked:
does saphris (asenapine) help with my thoughts i over think everything until it stresses me out?
2 doctor answers
Dr. Eric Hastriter answered
19 years experience Pediatric Neurology
Over thinking: Breathing in the best physiologic thing you could do to relax. Focus on the exhale, trying to extend it.
Answered on Jul 21, 2013
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Saphris: Saphris (asenapine) is an atypical antipsychotic w indications for treatment of schizophrenia & acute mania (bipolar I disorder). There may be medications with fewer side effects that would be first choices before moving to an atypical antipsychotic.
Answered on Jan 10, 2021
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Saphris (asenapine) dosing: You don't say but usual starting dose is 5mg twice a day. It ca be increased up to 10mg twice a day. You must place tablet under your tongue and let ... Read More
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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered
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It depends.: Saphris (asenapine) is an antipsychotic medication approved for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder but it has been used also for severe anxiety with p ... Read More
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See psychiatrist.: I may have answered this already but if you have been taking it for 4 weeks with worse symptoms before you started it, please go back to your psychiat ... Read More
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Dr. Douglas Bey answered
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Might be: When sx are better but waxing & waning oten means a higher dose is needed
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