Posted by AzureBay on March 26, 2004, at 20:40:18
In reply to Re: Anyone on Geodon? Or can compare to Abilify? » AzureBay, posted by Linda M. on March 26, 2004, at 19:39:21
Hi Linda,
Funny you should mention that. I have noticed much the same thing at anything above 80mg. Too much, and I'm a basket case. Take a few nights ago for example. I was supposed to take 40mg (twice a day), but had some old 60mg samples. So what did I up and do? Yep, popped the 60mg capsule, then took another 60mg in the morning. I've felt like crap since then... and it's been a couple of days.
I've read a number of anecdotal experiences here and at rxlist.com, remedyfind.com, etc... where too much of the med for bipolar makes it worse, particularly if you are bipolar II. My personal philosophy is to take the LEAST amount of the medication that controls symptoms, no more.
Hmm... guess I need to practice what I preach and lower my own dose again ;)
Azure
> I'm bipolar and was recently bumped from 40 mg of Geodon to 60 mg. and felt pretty good. The doctor put me on 80 mg. on Monday and I now feel depressed and melancholy. Has any one else noticed depression with too much Geodon? My ability to concentrate is bad. I'm on some Depakoe too. I can't get in to see the doc until April 12 - but I would really like this dose bumped down again ASAP. Any suggestions?
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> Thanks for listening - Linda in Cleveland, Ohio
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