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Secuado Side Effects Center
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
- Generic Name: asenapine transdermal system
- Brand Name: Secuado
Secuado (Asenapine Transdermal System) side effects drug center
Secuado Side Effects Center
What Is Secuado?
Secuado (asenapine) is a transdermal atypical antipsychotic formulation used to treat adults with schizophrenia. Asenapine, the drug contained in Secuado, is also available as a sublingual tablet formulation under the brand name Saphris.
What Are Side Effects of Secuado?
Common side effects of Secuado include:
- headache,
- extrapyramidal disorder (muscle spasms, restlessness, muscle rigidity, slowness of movement, tremors, and irregular, jerky movements),
- application site reactions (skin discoloration, discomfort, dryness, swelling, redness, peeling, hard lump, irritation, pain, bumps, or itching), and
Dosage for Secuado
The recommended starting dose of Secuado is 3.8 mg/24 hours. Apply one Secuado patch to the skin (hip, abdomen, upper arm, or upper back area) every 24 hours.
Secuado In Children
The safety and effectiveness of Secuado in pediatric patients has not been established.
What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Secuado?
Secuado may interact with other medicines such as:
- diuretics,
- ACE inhibitors,