Geodon Description
Geodon is the brand name for the prescription medication Ziprasidone. The exact pharmacology is unknown but it has been shown to influence the neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin.
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Common Usage
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Geodon is an atypical anti-psychotic that is prescribed to treat schizophrenia, mania, and bipolar disease.
Dosage
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Geodon is available as an oral pill that is typically taken twice a day. Patients are told to use Geodon as directed and to continue using it without the permission of a doctor.
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Side Effects
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Common side effects include drowsiness, headache, and anxiety. A doctor needs to be contacted immediately if the patient experiences irregular heartbeat, fever, or muscle spasms.
Drug Interactions
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Antidepressants, antifungal antibiotics, sleeping pills, and tranquilizers may negatively interact with Geodon.
Warning
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The FDA has not approved Geodon for treatment of dementia. According to MedlinePlus, elderly patients with dementia have a higher risk of death due to cardiovascular incident than other groups of patients on the medication. The geodon.com website also says people with certain heart diseases should not take the drug.
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