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General Information On Geodon

Geodon (generic name Ziprasidone) is a prescription medicine approved for treating Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This drug belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotic drugs. The drug works by hindering the effects of certain chemicals, including serotonin and dopamine, in the brain. This drug is available in capsule form and is administered orally. As this drug is a prescription only medication, you can buy Geodon only if your doctor prescribes it.

Side Effects for Geodon

Geodon has the potential to cause side effects. Some patients may experience mild side effects and in few rare cases the drug may trigger severe side effects. It is also true that many patients who take Ziprasidone do not experience any sort of side effects.

The common side effects of Geodon are – depressed mood, mild headache, anxiety, vomiting, loss of appetite, vomiting, mild skin rashes, drowsiness or dizziness, nausea, sore throat, stuffy or runny nose, and sudden weight gain.

Other lesser known side effects of Geodon include - profuse sweating, irregular heartbeats, constant feeling of irritation, urinating more than normal, constant feeling of thirst, penis erection that is painful, flu symptoms, fever, body ache, and extreme weakness. If you experience any of these side effects you must immediately consult your doctor.

Precautions

Before using Geodon you must notify your doctor about your medical conditions and any allergies you may have. You must not use Geodon if you are allergic to Ziprasidone. Patients with history of heart attack, heart failure, or other heart disease should not use Geodon without consulting their doctor. Patients suffering from low blood pressure, seizures, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, and certain allergies should notify the doctor about their problems before using Geodon. During treatment, you must not consume alcohol and exercise caution while performing activities that require you to stay alert. Pregnant women or women who wish to become pregnant soon or breastfeeding women should use Geodon only if their doctor recommends this drug.

Geodon Dosage

Geodon Dosage is different for each patient. Doctors determine the dosage of this medicine after taking into account your past medical history, the medical condition(s) you are receiving treatment for, the severity of your condition(s) and type of other medications you are using. The standard recommended dosage for schizophrenic patients is Geodon 20 mg twice every day. The recommended dosage for patients suffering from bipolar disorder is Geodon 40mg twice in a day. Depending on your response to the initial dosage, the doctor may increase your dosage to Geodon 80 mg twice daily. To get maximum benefit from the medicine, you must take your daily dosage at a fixed time and strictly adhere to the standard dosage or as prescribed by your doctor. In no scenario, should you change your dosage without consulting your doctor.

Interactions

Before using Geodon, you must inform your doctor about the other medicines you are using. This is important because the combination of Geodon and certain other medicines may trigger certain unwanted and potentially fatal interactions such as irregular heart beat. Geodon may interact with narcotic pain medicines, muscle relaxants, allergy medicines, sleeping pills, seizure medicines, and other medicines that make you feel sleepy. In addition, Geodon may also interact with certain antibiotics, antifungal medications, and anesthetics. If you buy Geodon ensure that you inform your doctor about other medicines you are using to prevent unwanted drug interactions.