Generic Geodon (ZIPRASIDONE)

Generic Geodon is an antipsychotic medicine which works by changing the effects of chemicals on the brain of the person. Several mental disorders are treated through Geodon. You can think more clearly and positively because of the reduction in hallucination due to Geodon. People with any type of mental disorders can also take part in life and daily routines with the use of Geodon. It restores the balance of several natural substances in brain which makes the brain healthier and enables the person to think more optimistically. Since Geodon is used to treat mental disorders, it can also be used with other medicines in combination for the treatment of depression. 

 

The medicine should be used according to the instructions which you receive with it. Take this medicine orally with water or food as prescribed by your doctor. The Geodon capsules are swallowed as a whole. Usually it is recommended by doctors to use this drug twice a day. 

The dosage of the medicine is not same for all the patients rather it depends on the medical condition of the patient. Your physician may ask you to start taking Geodon with low dosage for avoiding any side effect. You should follow the instructions of your doctor. 

In order to get benefit from Geodon, you are required to use the medicine on regular basis. In order to be regular and to remember to take this medicine daily, take it daily on the same time of the day. Even if you start feeling better, you should continue the intake and should quit by on the advice of doctor. 

 

The common side effects of the medicine are:

1. Light-headedness

2. Runny nose

3. Weakness

4. Nausea

5. Vomiting

6. Cough

If the side effects persist or get worse with time, you should immediately consult your doctor. Many people using Generic Geodon (ZIPRASIDONE)face no side effects. The drug is prescribed by your physician only when he feels that the benefits of the drug are more than its side effects. If you feel serious side effects, visit your doctor immediately.

 

Some of the serious side effects are:

1. Muscles spasm

2. Mood swings

3. Signs of infection

4. Difficulty in swallowing

 

If you have any allergy, you should inform your doctor before start taking this medicine. There may be many inactive ingredients which can cause serious allergies. You should also inform your doctor all about your medical history especially if you ever had seizures, low white blood cells count, difficulty in swallowing, diabetes, hypertension, dementia or obesity. 

Geodon may cause a condition in which the heart beat becomes slow than normal (QT prolongation). If QT prolongation causes irregular heartbeat, fatigue, dizziness, immediately consult your doctor. 

 

Interaction of Geodon with other medicines may increase or decrease the effect of the medicine. There are many medicines which when interact with Geodon produce harmful effects such as QT prolongation. Overdose of Generic Geodon (ZIPRASIDONE)may cause serious health condition.