Will Barhemsys (amisulpride) cause me to feel sleepy?

Sleepiness isn't a common side effect of Barhemsys (amisulpride). Out of 922 people who were treated with Barhemsys (amisulpride), [none reported feeling sleepy](https://barhemsys.com/why-barhemsys/) afterwards.

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Q: What is Barhemsys (amisulpride)?

Barhemsys (amisulpride) can be used to prevent nausea and vomiting you can sometimes experience after surgery. It's also the [first and only anti-nausea medication](https://barhemsys.com/why-barhemsys/) approved for use to treat nausea and vomiting after surgery in adults who didn't respond to other preventive medication. Additionally, it can treat nausea and vomiting after surgery in people who didn't receive any preventive medication.

Q: How does Barhemsys (amisulpride) work?

Barhemsys (amisulpride) is a dopamine antagonist. This means it blocks a natural chemical in your body called dopamine from turning on signals in the brain that cause nausea and vomiting.

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Used for Nausea

Barhemsys (amisulpride) is an injectable medication used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It's typically given by a healthcare provider through the vein, and doesn't have many common side effects.

Reviewed by:

Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD

Michelle Nguyen, PharmD

Last reviewed on April 24, 2022

What is Barhemsys (amisulpride)?

Drug facts

Common Brands	Barhemsys
Drug Class	Dopamine antagonist
Controlled Substance Classification	Not a controlled medication
Generic Status	No lower-cost generic available
Availability	Prescription only

Common Brands

Barhemsys

Drug Class

Dopamine antagonist

Controlled Substance Classification

Not a controlled medication

Generic Status

No lower-cost generic available

Availability

Prescription only

Common questions about Barhemsys

Barhemsys can be used to prevent nausea and vomiting you can sometimes experience after surgery. It's also the first and only anti-nausea medication approved for use to treat nausea and vomiting after surgery in adults who didn't respond to other preventive medication. Additionally, it can treat nausea and vomiting after surgery in people who didn't receive any preventive medication.

Barhemsys is a dopamine antagonist. This means it blocks a natural chemical in your body called dopamine from turning on signals in the brain that cause nausea and vomiting.

For the prevention of nausea and vomiting after surgery, the typical dose of Barhemsys is 5 mg given as an injection through your vein (intravenously or IV) over 1 to 2 minutes. For the treatment of nausea and vomiting after surgery, the typical dose is 10 mg given IV over 1 to 2 minutes.

In clinical studies, the most common side effects people experienced with Barhemsys for preventing nausea and vomiting after surgery were chills, low potassium levels, low blood pressure, and stomach bloating. The most common side effect people experienced with this medication to treat nausea and vomiting after surgery was pain at the injection site. Let your provider know if you experience any side effects after receiving Barhemsys.

Sleepiness isn't a common side effect of Barhemsys. Out of 922 people who were treated with Barhemsys, none reported feeling sleepy afterwards.

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What is Barhemsys (amisulpride)?

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Typical dosage for Barhemsys (amisulpride)

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Common questions about Barhemsys

What is Barhemsys (amisulpride)?

Drug facts

Common questions about Barhemsys

What is Barhemsys?

How does Barhemsys work?

How much Barhemsys will I receive?

Are there any side effects from Barhemsys?

Will Barhemsys cause me to feel sleepy?

Barhemsys (amisulpride) dosage

Typical dosage for Barhemsys (amisulpride)

Common questions about Barhemsys

What is Barhemsys?

How does Barhemsys work?

How much Barhemsys will I receive?

Are there any side effects from Barhemsys?

Will Barhemsys cause me to feel sleepy?