Posted by Betternow on January 28, 2004, at 8:40:07
In reply to Re: Calling all past or present Geodon users!!!, posted by girl1969 on January 27, 2004, at 0:05:19
> Oh, I forgot that you hadn't started the Geodon yet (I'm crazy, forgive me) :)
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> Let's see...I started the Geodon/Lamictal combo probably right after Thanksgiving and I've lost 35 pounds since. I know that a lot of people will say that's too much too fast...but I haven't felt this good about myself in a very long time and I'm not at all concerned.> I am feeling great without the Celexa. My doc and I have always debated whether someone with a history of mania should be on an antidepressant as maintenance therapy and we're now in agreement that it was the right thing to do. The lamictal has antidepressant properties for me and I guess that's all I need.
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> It's been very helpful for me to read the posts here about different medications, but you're 100% right, everyone is different and you sometimes have to try things to figure out what's going to work.
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> About the sexual side effects, I definitely feel more interested than I did on my Zyprexa/Celexa combo.
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> Is your doc opposed to trying Geodon because it's new?Hi Girl
My doc is not opposed to starting Geodon. In fact, he prescribed it yesterday and I took first dose last night 20mg with dinner. I slept great last night and had a hard time getting up this morning. I have a very slight headache and feel a little slow. I will not take Prozac anymore.
My doc said he has had great success with Geodon for Bipolar I and II. He thinks I'm BPII.
I will update my experience periodically. It will take some time for the Prozac to get out and the Geodon to get a good level. He just wants me to take 20mg once a day in the evening then move up to 40mg in the evening. He said taking it in the morning might make me sleepy all day.
How do you take yours? Do you remember how you felt when you first started.
I am really grateful for your feedback!
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