OMG! After terrible side effects of Lithium tx. and awful mood swings. My Dr. gave me Geodon to try. The first day I was a bit sleepy, but starting with my second dose, I became very clear minded and actually felt like I had energy of a normal person. Not manic energy. I have been able to sleep consistantly with out sleeping meds. This has been the wonder drug for me. with no side effects. I th...
It help me, but I alway got a Hard On in the middle of the early Morning.
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Anonymous |
11/2/2007
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 4.7
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Lamictal, Cymbalta and Geodon. Excellent combination. Thank Goodness I am off the Risperdal. That was making me gain weight immensely. The only side effect I had from Geodon is mild sleepiness and for some reason I have this taste in my mouth like I swallowed aspartame or something sweet like it. Other than that I lost 8 lbs and I am in control of the anger/mood swings. I highly recommend Geodon.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/30/2007
Condition: Manic-Depression
Overall rating 4.3
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I have been taking Geodon for over 2 years now. After a year I was put on Zoloft, then Lamictal. The combination of all three are wonderful. The only bad thing I had to say about Geodon is that I lacked emotion and had no motivation...that's where the Lamictal came in handy!! I don't want to take any other drug.
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Anne136 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/29/2007
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been on Geodon for five years along with Depakote for Bipolar 1. It really stabilizes me without the weight gain I experienced on Zyprexa. I have no side effects other than a little sleepiness either from the Geodon or the Depakote or both which is easily remedied by drinking a couple cups of coffee. This has been a wonder drug for me. I highly recommend giving it a chance.
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Anonymous |
10/26/2007
Condition: Manic-Depression
Overall rating 4.0
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After manic episode with psychotic features 2 years ago placed on 160mg of geodon and depakote. After 1 year I was taken off depakote and geodon reduced to 40mg for maintenance. Doing well with no side effects.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/25/2007
Condition: Manic-Depression
Overall rating 1.3
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I was on Geodon for over six months. I struggled to get out of bed, and felt the need to hide all of my emotions. Lost any feeling of motivation and passion. Became very depressed, had the majority of the side effects. Took me almost a year, to find confidence in myself again after getting off Geodon. Everything is different for all of us, and I don't believe that Geodon was the right drug for me.
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Anonymous | 13-18 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/22/2007
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 2.0
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Anonymous | 7-12 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Caregiver
10/19/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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My preteen child was prescribed this med for mood stabilization. He took it in the evening and fell asleep within one hour, was unable to wake up in the mornings to function at school and was agitated by afternoon. Dosages were increased and decreased but produced the same effect.
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Anonymous |
10/18/2007
Condition: Manic-Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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KT1956 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/17/2007
Condition: Manic-Depression
Overall rating 3.7
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Works great but makes me sleepy in the morning on a 60mg/morning, 60mg/evening. Now trying 20 morning, 20 afternoon, 80 at night. Now I have agitation in the afternoon. Will try 20, 40, 60 dose.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/10/2007
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 1.7
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This medicine causes exteme drowsiness and did not help improve my moods or stable them out at all. This medicine caused me to break out in cystic acne, so I took myself off of it. I stick to Lamictal, Seroquel, and Elavil.
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crink | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/29/2007
Condition: Manic-Depression
Overall rating 4.7
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Used in conjunction with Lamictal this medication has been very effective in helping to control full-blown manic episodes.
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Anonymous |
9/27/2007
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 1.3
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I had a severe dystonic alergic reaction which landed me in the emergency room. I lost control of my tongoue and I had a temporary case of lockjaw.
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jeff_fausett | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/26/2007
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 4.7
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I love my geodon I take 4 80mg. a day with dinner
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/24/2007
Condition: Manic-Depression
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i had a dystonic reaction
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/23/2007
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 3.7
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I don't like the side effect of drowsiness. Even though I take it at night, I have a hard time waking up in the morning. I'm on a very low dosage and cannot increase because of the drowsiness.
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LadyHeyoka | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/23/2007
Condition: Agitation associated with Schizophrenia
Overall rating 3.7
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This drug made me lose quite a bit of hair! But on the positive side, I lost some weight.
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xanard | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/23/2007
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 3.0
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Doesnt work for negative symptoms
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Anonymous | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/22/2007
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 4.3
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Helps with manic episodes, got my concentration back, able to sleep finally! Used with Lamictal and Lithium. Little annoying to have to time meals so I can take it regularly. Drowsiness and confusion for the first few days. Works great now!
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Bill | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/18/2007
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 5.0
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No weight gain, no sexual side effects. Its actually working. I use this in conjunction with Lamictal. Hope it lasts.
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