Brand Name: Geodon
Generic Name: Ziprasidone
Primary Use: Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
Dosage Forms:
As per doctor’s discretion.
Effectiveness:
Generic Name: Ziprasidone
Primary Use: Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
Dosage Forms:
- Oral capsules of 20mg, 40mg, 60mg and 80mg
- Injection IM: 20mg/mL
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Weakness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Increase weight
- Restlessness
- Tremors
- Involuntary muscle movement
- New or worsening cough
- Runny nose
- Light headedness
- Chest pain
- Fruity breath odour
- Racy heart
- Dry mouth
- Tics
- Increased thirst, urination and hunger
- Sudden ill feeling
- Sore throat
- Mouth sores
- Gingivitis
- Dysphagia
- Agitation
- Blurred vision
- Weight loss
- Confusion
- Sweating
- High fever
As per doctor’s discretion.
Effectiveness:
- Studies have found Geodon effective for short-term use in schizophrenia between 20 -100 mg
- Higher doses above 80mg of Geodon are not recommended.
- Geodon is not safe or effective for under 18 years age-group.
