What is the generic name for Saphris?
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The generic formulation of Saphris, asenapine, is now available. Saphris is FDA approved for the treatment of Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia. Asenapine is available in 2.5mg, 5mg and 10mg sublingual tablets. Generic prescription drugs approved by the FDA have the same high quality and strength as brand name drugs.
Is Saphris an antidepressant?
Saphris (asenapine) is an atypical antipsychotic psychiatric medication used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
When is Saphris going generic?
The patent protection for Chantix expires in May 2020, meaning that a generic version could potentially be available by June 2020. Manufactured by Allergan under the brand name Saphris, asenapine is an atypical antipsychotic drug for the treatment of patients with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder.
Why cant you eat or drink after Saphris?
Your tongue may feel numb for a little while after you take SAPHRIS. Talk with your healthcare provider if you have questions. Do NOT eat or drink anything for 10 minutes after taking SAPHRIS. Eating or drinking during this time may affect how well SAPHRIS works.
Is Saphris similar to Seroquel?
Seroquel (quetiapine) is a effective at treating schizophrenia, mania, and depression but it can cause weight gain and high blood glucose levels. Saphris (asenapine) can be used to treat bipolar disorder in children age 10 or older, and schizophrenia in children age 12 or older.
Does Saphris make you sleep?
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.
Can you take Saphris long term?
Rare/serious side effects Long term (months or years) of elevated prolactin can lead to osteoporosis, or increased risk of bone fractures. Some people may develop muscle related side effects while taking asenapine. The technical terms for these are “extrapyramidal symptoms” (EPS) and “tardive dyskinesia” (TD).
Is Saphris a mood stabilizer?
Asenapine is a medication that works in the brain to treat schizophrenia. It is also known as a second generation antipsychotic (SGA) or atypical antipsychotic. Asenapine rebalances dopamine and serotonin to improve thinking, mood, and behavior.
Does Saphris block dopamine?
However, Saphris is believed to help alleviate positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia, and symptoms of bipolar 1 disorder, by blocking dopamine receptors as well as certain serotonin receptors in the brain, affecting the regulation of these to control the regulation of these chemical messengers.