Posted by Karen Curtis on November 9, 2001, at 9:28:54
In reply to Re: those on geodon- efficacy only at high doses?, posted by kid_A on November 6, 2001, at 14:36:30
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> > Hi all- does anyone experience this? Our pdoc said that doses under at least 100-120mg do not work- my son is at a dose of 160. I am curious to know what your experiences are. Thanks, Karen Curtis
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> Hmm... 160mg seems to be awfully high of a dosage, has your doctor ever questioned you about heart problems in your family?? i have been taking 20mg a night, and I just got upped to 40, did your son start on 160mg? I just have a hard time fathoming this...
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> I don't have any knowledge that geodon will not work affectively even at 20mg's, but I suppose it depends on what symptoms your son has... What was the geodon perscribed for?Why? The maximum target dose for psychosis is 160 mg. Yes, my son has had two EKG's, at this dose. Karen.
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