Posted by JohnX2 on March 17, 2002, at 4:30:23
In reply to GEODON experience, posted by HMK on March 14, 2002, at 13:03:52
Thanks for updating the good news. ;)
Did you find the Risperdal equally effective?Cheers,
John> I am a diagnosed bipolar II who takes Effexor XR, Neurontin, Valium, and Geodon. I just started taking the Geodon and have posted several messages here regarding initial nervousness and even an inability to stay asleep.
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> The GOOD NEWS is that both of these side effects have disappeared now (I'm in my third week of Geodon) and I'm taking 40 mg. twice a day. It has had a terrific impact on my moods and I really feel more like myself.
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> The good news is that, according to studies I've read, I don't have to expect weight gain like I did while taking Risperdal. Woo hoo!
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> Just wanted to share my happy ending!
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