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What Is Geodon Used For 

Geodon medication decreases hallucination and helps think more clearly and positively, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in daily life in people with schizophrenia and acute agitation with schizophrenia. It can also treat manic symptoms of bipolar disorder in children ages ten and above.  

Ziprasidone is Geodon generic name; it is also the active ingredient of this medication, which belongs to the atypical antipsychotic class. It changes dopamine and serotonin levels to help restore the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain to improve mood, thinking, and behavior. This medication treatment can be prescribed alone or with other medicines, still, it is not recommended in patients with a heart rhythm disorder, Qt prolongation, untreated heart failure, recent heart attack, especially in elderly with dementia-related psychosis, due to an increased risk of death. 

Geodon Dosage 

Before taking Geodon, read the necessary information on the medicine leaflet and inform your health care provider about all other medicines you are taking to avoid drug interactions. This medication is available in capsule form in strengths of 20 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg, and 80 mg, which should be swallowed whole, not opened, crushed, or chewed. This medication is prescribed at the lowest dose and is gradually increased to lower the risks of side effects; it should be taken with food and is given twice a day.  

The usual prescription for schizophrenia is 20 m twice a day, which can be adjusted based on the individual clinical status up to 80 mg twice a day; adjustments should be made, if indicated, not less than two days for steady-state is achieved within one to three days. 

 For bipolar treatment, 40 mg twice a day is prescribed, which can be adjusted to 80 mg twice a day. Intramuscular dosing is usually 10 mg to 20 mg with 40 mg total daily dose. 10 mg can be given every two hours, while 20 mg can be given every four hours.  

Intramuscular dosing is prescribed for the short-term only; if long-term is indicated, switching on the oral capsules is recommended. Take Geodon regularly at the same time of the day daily to help attain the best results; if a dose is missed, take it as soon as remembered, but if it is almost near the time for the following intake schedule, skip the missed dose for double dosing is discouraged. 

Geodon Cost 

Geodon is a prescription drug that may be expensive, but a generic version is available at a much affordable price. Canada Prescriptions Plus offers a competitive price of medicines lower than other local and online pharmacies; see complete price lists and drugs available at the upper part of this site. 

Geodon Side Effects 

Cough, runny nose, vomiting, nausea, weakness, lightheadedness, dizziness, and drowsiness are the common side effects of this medication; talk to your doctor for medical advice if they persist or worsen. Take note that the side effects of ziprasidone listed here are not the complete lists. 

Serious side effects may also occur; call your doctor if any of the lists below is experienced: 

• Difficulty in swallowing 
• Muscle spasm 
• Mood changes 
• Vision change 
• Interrupted breathing when sleeping 
• tremor 

Geodon can rarely cause high blood sugar levels; inform your doctor if you have symptoms, including increased urination and thirst. Significant weight gain and high cholesterol levels may also occur along with the high blood sugar level; discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor. 

Get medical help right away if any of the lists below occur: 

• Symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome NMS – fever, muscle spasms, weakness, severe tiredness, irregular heartbeat, severe sweating, and severe confusion. 
• Symptoms of kidney problems – changes in urine amount 
• Prolonged painful erection (four hours or longer) 
• Signs of severe allergic reactions – fever, swollen lymph nodes, rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, and trouble breathing  

Frequently Asked Questions 

-Can Geodon cause the production of breastmilk? 

 This medication can increase the prolactin in the body, causing unwanted breast milk in women. Tell your doctor right away if this is experienced. 

-Is it okay to take alcoholic beverages while on Geodon medication? 

Limit alcoholic beverages while in this medication, for it can make you dizzier and drowsier. 

-How doe Geodon increases the risk of having a stroke? 

 When taking this medicine, avoid being overheated, for this medicine makes you sweat less, increasing the risks of heatstroke.  

–How much is the price of this medication? 

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