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Geodon (ziprasidone HCl and ziprasidone mesylate) is a member of the class of prescription medicine called psychotropics. Geodon (ziprasidone HCl) is available as capsules and Geodon (ziprasidone mesylate) is available as an injection for intramuscular use. Geodon is also known as an atypical antipsychotic, and it is used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia and acute manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar disorder. Geodon also can be used as maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder when added to lithium or valproate. Possible serious side effects include fainting or loss of consciousness or heart palpitations. Common side effects include the following and should be discussed with your doctor if they occur: feeling unusually tired or sleepy; nausea or upset stomach; constipation; dizziness; restlessness; abnormal muscle movements, such as tremor, shuffling, and uncontrolled involuntary movements; diarrhea; rash; and increased cough or runny nose. This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may occur.
Drug interactions and warnings include that caution should be used when Geodon is taken in combination with other centrally acting drugs. Due to its potential for inducing hypotension, Geodon may enhance the effects of certain antihypertensive agents and may antagonize the effects of levodopa and dopamine agonists. Geodon should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Women receiving Geodon should not breastfeed.
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Geodon Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
GEODON (ziprasidone) is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia, as monotherapy for the acute treatment of bipolar manic or mixed episodes, and as an adjunct to lithium or valproate for the maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder. GEODON (ziprasidone) intramuscular is indicated for acute agitation in schizophrenic patients. When deciding among the alternative treatments available for the condition needing treatment, the prescriber should consider the finding of ziprasidone's greater capacity to prolong the QT/QTc interval compared to several other antipsychotic ...
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Geodon Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using ziprasidone and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- dizziness, feeling light-headed, fainting, fast or pounding heartbeat;
- fever, stiff muscles, confusion, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats;
- fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
- white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips;
- tremor (uncontrolled shak...
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Geodon Consumer Information: Uses
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia or manic/mixed episodes associated with bipolar disorder). It may be used after other medications have not been effective. Ziprasidone is a psychiatric medication (anti-psychotic type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.
This medication can make you feel less nervous and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and take a more active part in everyday life.
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