Posted by SLS on September 30, 2012, at 4:43:50
In reply to Geodon (ziprasidone) - What are your experiences?, posted by SLS on September 30, 2012, at 4:26:25
> I am curious to know what are people's experiences with Geodon (ziprasidone). It seems to be a rather unpredictable drug.
> 1. Diagnosis?Bipolar Depression.
> 2. Dosage?
40 - 80 mg/day
> 3. Therapeutic effects?
Mild to moderate antidepressant effect during first week followed by relapse.
> 4. Side-effects?
Cognitive blunting, brain-fog, derealization
> 5. Reasons for discontinuation?
Lack of efficacy, cognitive disturbances.
> 6. Would you recommend it to others?
It would not be my recommendation as a first-line treatment for any condition. I believe that it has a place in the treatment of schizophrenia where negative symptoms predominate.
> Thank you.
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> - ScottYour welcome.
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