Antipsychotic Medications Anti-psychotic Drugs ziprasidone, Geodon
Antipsychotic : ziprasidone, Geodon
Generic Name: ziprasidone
Brand Name(s): Geodon
Common Use: Antipsychotic
Antipsychotic
Common uses
Ziprasidone (Geodon) is an antipsychotic used to treat mental and emotional
disorders such as schizophrenia.
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine.
Make sure your doctor or pharmacists is aware of any other medications you may
be taking whether it is prescription or over-the-counter. Do not take Ziprasidone
(Geodon) if you are also taking other drugs that may prolong the QT interval
such as amiodarone, procainamide, quinidine, dofetilide, pimozide, sotalol,
bepridil, certain other antipsychotics (e.g., thioridazine), certain quinolones
(e.g., moxifloxacin, sparfloxacin); or certain diuretics. Close monitoring of
your dosage may be needed if you are taking medicines for high blood pressure
or Parkinson's Disease, carbamazepine, or ketoconazole. Inform your doctor of
any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Use of
Ziprasidone (Geodon) is not recommended if you have a history of QT prolongation,
irregular heartbeat, recent heart attack, severe heart failure, certain blood
disorders (e.g., hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia).Close monoitoring may be needed
if you have liver disease, seizures, diarrhea, or difficulty swallowing. Contact
your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using
this medicine.
Follow the directions for using Ziprasidone (Geodon) provided
by your doctor. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you
may have about this medicine. You should not discontinue even if you feel well.
Do not miss any doses.
Adverse Side Effects:
It may take several weeks for this medicine to work. Do not stop
using this medicine without checking with your doctor. You need to keep all
of your doctor and laboratory appointments while taking this medication. Ziprasidone
(Geodon) may cause drowsiness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything
else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine.
If dizziness occurs, sit up or stand up slowly. Avoid becoming over heated in
hot weather or during exercise or other activities since heatstroke may occur.
Ziprasidone (Geodon) should not be mixed with alcohol and other depressants.
Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines are depressants.
Possible Side Effects
Side effects that may occur while taking Geodon include drowsiness, rash, loss
of appetite, cough, runny nose, cold symptoms, or dry mouth. If they continue
or are bothersome, check with your doctor.Consult you doctor immediately if
you experience difficulty speaking or swallowing; twitching of the face or tongue;
loss of sense of balance; uncontrolled movements of the arms or legs; or other
unusual body movements; prolonged or painful erection. Contact your doctor immediately
if you experience irregular heartbeat, fever, muscle stiffness, decreased alertness,
increased sweating, change in amount of urine. If you notice other effects not
listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Drug Interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine
from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines
interact with each other. Check drug interactions
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include slurring of
speech, uncontrolled movement of the head and neck, seizure, irregular heartbeat,
or fainting.
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