For ziprasidone long-term trial data (N = 1080), the random effects model for a weight gain of greater than 7% was 12% (95% CI 8%, 16%) and for weight loss greater
Dizziness
Ziprasidone brand names
Since your brain and body have not accommodated for certain changes being made by the drug, side effects are common within the first few weeks
2%), and insomnia (13
GEODON capsules should be administered at an initial daily dose of 20 mg twice daily with food
Symptoms include excessive thirst, urination, appetite, and weakness
In a long-term bipolar maintenance clinical study, patients who tolerated GEODON plus lithium or valproate (Depakote ® ) for 10-16 weeks were either continued on GEODON or switched to
Typically, second-generation antipsychotics are newer medications with fewer side effects than first-generation ones
If you or your caregiver notice any of these unwanted effects, tell your doctor right away
As with other antipsychotics, long-term use of ziprasidone may lead to a potentially irreversible condition called tardive dyskinesia (involuntary movements of the jaw, lips, Common side effects of Geodon include feeling unusually tired, nausea, constipation, dizziness, restlessness, diarrhea, and rash
For schizophrenia: Adults—At first, 20 milligrams (mg) two times per day
9% of GEODON-treated patients gained significant weight (7% or more of body weight) vs 3
Stop using ziprasidone and call your doctor at once if you have: fast or pounding heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, shortness of breath, and sudden
Long-term usage of Geodon is linked to a slight chance of developing tardive dyskinesia (TD)
5 mg/dL (N=14); for ziprasidone 60–80 mg BID was -19
Keep GEODON and all medicines out of the reach of children
With long-term use, atypical antipsychotics can also carry a risk of tardive dyskinesia, a condition involving repetitive, involuntary movements often of the mouth, tongue, facial muscles and controlled studies, 4 short-term (4- and 6-week) trials and one long-term (52-week) trial
Each study included 2 to 3 fixed doses of ziprasidone as well as placebo
5 mL/min/kg
Common Prilosec side effects include headache, stomach pain and nausea
If long-term therapy is indicated, oral ziprasidone hydrochloride capsules should replace the intramuscular administration as soon as possible
In a long-term bipolar maintenance clinical study, patients who tolerated GEODON plus lithium or valproate (Depakote ® ) for 10-16 weeks were either continued on GEODON or switched to
Nausea or upset stomach