Physicians Postgraduate Press, Inc. My arms and hands twitch uncontrollably and I’m very slow at everything, talkin, walking and trying to eat. I tell my doctor it’s a miracle drug because I was at wits-ends, suicidal and angry. I saw many docs before being diagnosed with extrapyramidal syndrome. John's wort is often used to treat depression and menopausal symptoms. Oh and my step-sister tells me all people think this way. After 3 years, it's now my favorite drug, but I am starting to notice the akathisia Geodon causes. Also I had a copper iud in which can cause bipolar like symptoms which I had recently removed so basically waiting six months to heal from that before I make any changes. It is FDA approved for treatment of schizophrenia, acute mania and bipolar disorder mixed states. Unable to load your collection due to an error I’ve barely eaten and I’m scared for my life. I’m happier, less stressed and way less moody. dldunner@comcast.net What that essentially means is that not only can it address psychosis, but it also can impact mood as well as anxiety. Research shows that Geodon is not addictive. It works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain. Taking raw Vit C in the mornings helps alleviate some of the cold symptoms but it’s challenging dealing with them.I have only been on this medication for 2 weeks and I feel good.

I would never recommend this medication to anyone.I’ve never had intrusive thoughts like this before but Geodon has introduced me to this terrible state of being. GEODON can also be used as maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder when added to lithium or valproate. I wear a CPAP at night and I take Geodon at bedtime and I cough all night so can’t use my CPAP as much. The information on this page has been compiled for use by healthcare practitioners and consumers in the United States and therefore neither Everyday Health or its licensor warrant that uses outside of the United States are appropriate, unless specifically indicated otherwise. Weight gain is an issue also.Drugs A-Z provides drug information from Everyday Health and our partners, as well as ratings from our members, all in one place. We use cookies to enhance your site experience and for analytics purposes.Geodon (ziprasidone) is a second generation antipsychotic. I ended up taking Geodon for 7 years at 80 mg twice a day. It seems like the last time I was on 40 mg, I also had anxiety and obsessive thoughts. At first I was at 30mg twice a day, but I was so sleepy. So with finding the right time to take it and working thru the beginning side effects I feel the most normal and optimistic than I have in years! I do not recommended. If I missed a dose it was like a living hell and I was useless. I feel very sad. I have been off of geodon for 4 days and still have a rapid full body shiver as if I was freezing cold and my nose hasn't stopped running, think carefully before you tangle with this medication the sid see effects are severe and the time it takes to feel well again after stopping are significantly longer than the time you take it.After taking Lithium for several years, I developed some serious toxicity problems. and severe anxiety! Not all possible interactions are listed here. specially if your mood fluctuates.

The doctor lowered me to 30 once a day at dinner after about a year because it was affecting my work. I was feeling panic, anxiety, depression, overall feelings of doom. Geodon (Ziprasidone) is technically classified as an atypical antipsychotic drug, and it has many different indications for its use. Everyday Health is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 2002;16(11):789-94. doi: 10.2165/00023210-200216110-00011.Davies P, Ijaz S, Williams CJ, Kessler D, Lewis G, Wiles N.Cochrane Database Syst Rev. If I take it too late it is almost impossible to wake up the next morning.

Recently my Dr upped my dose and I was unable to perform my work duties due to excessive tiredness. Although the mechanism of action of Geodon is unknown, like other anti-psychotics, it inhibits communication between nerves of the brain.

It works by opposing the action of serotonin and dopamine, two of the brain’s major chemical messengers.

My eyes couldn't even stay still.