What is asenapine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Asenapine is an atypical antipsychotic used for acute treatment of schizophrenia in adults and acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder in adults. It is available as a tablet that should be dissolved underneath the tongue two times per day.
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How do members experience asenapine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bipolar disorder | 72 | 71 | |
| Bipolar I disorder | 41 | 23 | |
| Major depressive disorder | 25 | 25 | |
| Bipolar II disorder | 8 | 7 | |
| Anxious mood | 6 | 4 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 17 | |
| Restlessness (akathisia) | 6 | |
| Numbness in tongue | 5 | |
| Bad taste in mouth | 3 | |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 3 | |
| Hunger | 3 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 50 | |
| Moderate | 23 | |
| Mild | 27 | |
| None | 30 |
Member evaluations
CupcakeKitten
evaluated on May 24, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for confusion: Slight
- Side effects: Severe
isilzha
evaluated on Jun 22, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for major depressive disorder: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
rudicollis
evaluated on Feb 07, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for schizophrenia: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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