What drugs are in Saphris?

Asenapine is a psychiatric medication that belongs to the class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters).

Is Saphris a controlled substance?

Saphris is used in the treatment of bipolar disorder; schizophrenia and belongs to the drug class atypical antipsychotics. Risk cannot be ruled out during pregnancy. Saphris 10 mg (sublingual) is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

How does Saphris make you feel?

Drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, and weight gain may occur. Numbness/tingling of the mouth may also occur but usually goes away within 1 hour. Sores, blisters, or pain under the tongue may rarely occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Can Saphris cause hallucinations?

It is also known as a second generation antipsychotic (SGA) or atypical antipsychotic. Asenapine rebalances dopamine and serotonin to improve thinking, mood, and behavior. Symptoms of schizophrenia include: Hallucinations — imagined voices or images that seem real.

What’s the difference between 5 and 10 mg Saphris?

Saphris 5 mg tablets, black cherry flavor, are round, white to off-white sublingual tablets, with “5” on one side within a circle. Saphris 10 mg tablets, black cherry flavor, are round, white to off-white sublingual tablets, with “10” on one side within a circle.

How to use Saphris ( black cherry ) tablet, sublingual?

How to use Saphris (Black Cherry) Tablet, Sublingual. Gently remove the medication from the packaging with dry hands by peeling back the tab. Do not push the tablet through the packaging. Place your dose of this medication under the tongue and allow it to dissolve completely in your saliva. Do not chew, crush, split, or swallow the tablet whole.

How to get rid of the side effects of Saphris?

Using dry hands, gently remove the tablet and place it under your tongue. Do not crush or break the tablet. It will begin to dissolve right away. Do not swallow the tablet whole. Allow it to dissolve in your mouth without chewing. Do not eat or drink anything for 10 minutes after the tablet has dissolved.

What kind of psychosis is Saphris approved for?

SAPHRIS® (asenapine) is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]. DESCRIPTION SAPHRIS contains asenapine maleate which is an atypicalantipsychoticthat is available for sublingualadministration. Asenapine belongs to the class dibenzo-oxepino pyrroles.