Geodon is a special medical treatment formulated to release such critical mental disorders as schizophrenia as well as such symptoms as aberrated thoughts, consciousness, and sensations. Geodon controls “positive symptoms” of schizophrenia among which are compulsions, hallucinations of vision and hearing, as well as its “negative symptoms”, including unsociability, acedia, shortage of behavior dynamics, indisposition to feel joy and pleasure. Beside Also Geodon is advisable in case of acute bipolar affective disorders, particularly manic and mixed episodes.
Geodon is recommended for internal usage two times a day. For beginning dose it should contain 20 mg per dose, twice a day. During treatment, the portion may be enlarged to obtain necessary intended effect. Geodon helps better when it taken with meal, during or right after eat. Without food Geodon penetrates far less.
Geodon is a drug which has oral and injectable form, it is recommended to treat mental affections like schizophrenia. The particular features of Geodon effective impacts are not well known, but commonly with other anti-psychotics it works as inhibitor of brain and nerves communication. It implements this by means of isolating nerve receptors from special neurotransmitters, which nerves exploit for communication with each other. Presumably, Geodon reaches its medical effect because of serotonin and dopamine receptors blocking. In addition, similar to some anti-depressant drugs, Geodon restrains serotonin and norepinephrine re-uptake by the brain nerves. Geodon is applied to little or no weight gain, a distinction that differentiates that from other anti-psychotic medications. Moreover, Geodon has such unique attribute among other anti-psychotic drugs that it does not increase the levels of cholesterol.
- Continue to take Geodon even if you feel well;
- Follow your regular dosing schedule;
- If you missed a dose of Geodon, take it as soon as possible unless it is almost time for nex dose;
- Do not take 2 doses at once.
Store Geodon capsules at room temperature, between 15 and 30 degrees C (59-86 degrees F).
Geodon Safety information
Do not take Geodon if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in this product
- you are pregnant or nursing.
Geodon may begin working after several weeks of regular intake. Do not stop using Geodon without checking with your doctor. Keep all laboratory and doctor appointments during treatment with Geodon. Fasting blood sugar levels help to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. This medicine may cause drowsiness. Do not do anything that could be dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine. If dizziness occurs, sit up or stand up slowly.
Geodon may lead to developing diabetes or increase blood sugar levels. Contact your doctor for more information.
Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not breast-feed while taking Geodon.
Geodon often causes tiredness. So, do not drive or operate machinery.
Geodon Side effects
Side effects of Geodon are:
- constipation,
- feeling unusually tired,
- diarrhea,
- dizziness,
- restlessness,
- rash,
- nausea,
- tremor, shuffling, and uncontrollable movements.
Other, more serious, but unlikely to occur side effects are:
- serious change in the rhythm of the heart;
- significantly increase of QT interval;
- orthostatic hypotension, a drop in blood pressure upon rising that can cause dizziness or light-headedness;
- Seizures;
- tardive dyskinesia ;
- Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS);
- high fevers, muscle rigidity, altered mental status, irregular pulse or blood pressure, rapid heart rate, excessive sweating, and heart arrhythmias.
