Asenapine

Common brands: Saphris, Asenapine, Abilify, Zyprexa Zydis, Zyprexa

Top reporter: Allergan, Inc.

Atypical Antipsychotic [EPC]Benzodiazepine [EPC]Anti-epileptic Agent [EPC]Mood Stabilizer [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]
8,582
Total Reports
1,451
Serious Reports
412
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: Moderate (4.80%)

Patient Demographics

Male
2,713
Female
4,598

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Asenapine.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 907
7.3%
2 SEDATION 702
5.7%
3 SUICIDE ATTEMPT 662
5.4%
4 INAPPROPRIATE SCHEDULE OF DRUG ADMINISTRATION 564
4.6%
5 WEIGHT INCREASED 563
4.6%
6 DYSKINESIA 531
4.3%
7 DYSTONIA 520
4.2%
8 BLOOD GLUCOSE INCREASED 482
3.9%
9 SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION 434
3.5%
10 ANOSOGNOSIA 423
3.4%
11 OFF LABEL USE 420
3.4%
12 AKATHISIA 415
3.4%
13 METABOLIC DISORDER 413
3.3%
14 BLOOD PROLACTIN ABNORMAL 412
3.3%
15 DISTURBANCE IN SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR 410
3.3%
16 PERSONALITY CHANGE 384
3.1%
17 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 374
3.0%
18 UNDERDOSE 353
2.9%
19 HYPOAESTHESIA ORAL 338
2.7%
20 DYSGEUSIA 336
2.7%
21 SCHIZOPHRENIA 328
2.7%
22 SOMNOLENCE 324
2.6%
23 INSOMNIA 300
2.4%
24 DIZZINESS 293
2.4%
25 NAUSEA 277
2.2%
26 ANXIETY 273
2.2%
27 TOXICITY TO VARIOUS AGENTS 262
2.1%
28 SUICIDAL IDEATION 228
1.8%
29 DEPRESSION 226
1.8%
30 FEELING ABNORMAL 207
1.7%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.