Posted by sheilac on October 12, 2011, at 7:34:53
Geodon has kept me stable, if not somewhat blah feeling - I guess better than manic. But one thing I have worry about lately is the heart issues.
I take my Geodon at night and notice that in the morning I can feel my heart beating, kind of hurting almost. I work out and am trying to lose weight. I like the fact that Goedon has helped me lose weight (takes away my hunger), but do have insomnia on 120mg now.
My mother and grandmother have atrial fib and value issues. Have heart issues on both sides of family and diabetes. I am worried that taking Goedon long term might increase my chances of me getting these issues at a younger age.
I am thinking of switching out Geodon. I know that other meds will probably bring back my hunger (ugh). But I want a med that won't cause diabetes or heart issues.
Also - I have noticed some depression or blah feelings while on Geodon. True, it has kept me from getting raging mad, but I am too worried about the heart issues. Why would 120mg of Geodon make me blah?
Plus, I would love a good night's sleep without taking Ambien and Klonopin or having a melatonin hangover!
So far Klonopin is my go to med for stress and other issues and it works. But I have found while Geodon works for mood issues, it is a weird drug.
I hate to switch to a drug that will make me fat or give me other terrible side effects, but am I going to damage my heart by being on Geodon for the long term.
I used to take Seroquel 50mg and it worked like a charm for sleep, but I was a bear in the morning. Is 50mg XR Seroquel worth a shot? I didn't gain any weight on it. Will it make me sleepy during the day? What about other meds for stability? Can't take Lamictil.
I like being thin, but not at the risk of damaging my heart. Not sure what to do. I just took 2 asprins. Hoping the heart palps calm down. Afraid to work out hard today.
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