Hi Michele
Welcome to the group. I did look up Saphris on Drugs.com for you..This is what I found...you can look on Drugs .com for all medicine side affects and what its used for..Heres what I found for you with just a little research.....
What is Saphris?
Saphris is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain.
Saphris is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic depression) in adults.
Saphris may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Saphris side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to Saphris: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Saphris and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
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very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, feeling like you might pass out;
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twitching or uncontrollable movements of your eyes, lips, tongue, face, arms, or legs;
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tremor (uncontrolled shaking);
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trouble swallowing;
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sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;
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sudden and severe headache, or problems with vision, speech, or balance;
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easy bruising or bleeding, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
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white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips;
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seizure (convulsions); or
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unusual thoughts or behavior, hallucinations, or thoughts about hurting yourself.
Less serious Saphris side effects may include:
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dizziness, drowsiness;
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restless feeling;
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numbness or tingling inside or around your mouth;
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constipation;
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dry mouth;
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sleep problems (insomnia);
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upset stomach; or
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weight gain.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
http://www.drugs.com/saphris.html
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