Ziprasidone is an atypical antipsychotic drug used to treat mental disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorders. It acts by restoring the balance of natural substances in the brain. It increases participation in daily life, treats hallucinations, and gives more clear and positive thinking. Adverse effects of the drug are fatigue, cough, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, running nose, etc.
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I have been having side effects after taking Ziprasidone. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I am currently taking Ziprasidone for DID and for Bipolar disorder. For the last six months, I have been experiencing several physical side effects such as muscle stiffness, facial twitches, and bad anxiety. It went worse, so that I chose to stop the medication and I was off for three week... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your situation. You must continue your Ziprasidone and add a tablet of Pacitane (Trihexyphenidyl) 2 mg daily in the morning. It will subside your Ziprasidone side effects. You have antipsychotic-induced ex... Read Full »
What are the side effects of taking 40 mg of Geodon accidentally?
Query: Hello doctor, My mom took 40 mg of Geodon accidentally and has also taken the following medicines that are on severe interaction list with Geodon in the last 24 hours. Zithromax, Codeine, thyroid medicines, Omeprazole, Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide. She is sleeping now for 3.5 hours after taki... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all Geodon (Ziprasidone) is a sedative drug used for insomnia. It decreases the sleep latency and increases the chances of falling asleep. Zithromax (Azithromycin) and food can increase its blood levels and may cause toxicity. Also, elderly patients are more pro... Read Full »
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