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Total Geodon reports: 527.Geodon FDA safety alerts: 2002 2004 .
Reported deaths: 38 Reported hospitalizations: 122.
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Reported Geodon Side Effects: tardive dyskinesia, dystonia, extrapyramidal disorder, swollen tongue, depression, dizziness, loss of consciousness, convulsion, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, aggression, sedation.
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Geodon Side Effects Report #5284018-5Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported GEODON problem on Mar 21, 2007. Male patient was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: electrocardiogram change. GEODON dosage: DAILY DOSE:120MG. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5285011-9
GEODON problem was reported by a Physician from GREECE on Mar 23, 2007. Female patient, 47 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrioventricular extrasystoles, electrocardiogram qt prolonged, tachycardia. GEODON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALOPERIDIN, DIPIPERON, AKINETON. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5287177-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported GEODON problem on Mar 17, 2007. Female patient, weighting 240.1 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, panic reaction, swollen tongue, tongue paralysis, trismus. GEODON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMICTAL. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5288881-3
GEODON problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 24, 2007. Female patient, weighting 145.9 lb, was diagnosed with aggression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, aggression, bipolar disorder, eating disorder, hallucination, intermittent explosive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder. GEODON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with XANAX, ZYPREXA, TOPAMAX, CELEXA. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5289331-3
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported GEODON problem on Apr 04, 2007. Female patient, 47 years of age, weighting 251.0 lb, was diagnosed with schizophrenia, pneumonia and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: electrocardiogram qt corrected interval prolonged, loss of consciousness. GEODON dosage: 80MG TWICE DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with LEVAQUIN. Patient died on 03/30/2007.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5289852-3
GEODON problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 26, 2007. Male patient, weighting 130.1 lb, was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myocardial infarction, pneumonia. GEODON dosage: unknown. Patient died.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5289884-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported GEODON problem on Mar 26, 2007. Female patient, weighting 138.0 lb, was diagnosed with sleep disorder and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, feeling abnormal, loss of consciousness, overdose, thinking abnormal, unresponsive to stimuli. GEODON dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5290668-2
GEODON problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 05, 2007. Female patient, 22 years of age, was diagnosed with suicide attempt and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure decreased, electrocardiogram qt corrected interval prolonged, incorrect dose administered. GEODON dosage: 840 MG PO. During the same period patient was treated with CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5290864-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported GEODON problem on Mar 27, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with depression, anxiety disorder and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, dissociation. GEODON dosage: DAILY DOSE:120MG-TEXT:40MG QD AND 80MG QHS. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5290877-2
GEODON problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 30, 2007. Female patient, 57 years of age, weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: tardive dyskinesia. GEODON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RESTORIL, ANTIDEPRESSANTS. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5292371-1
Physician from UNITED STATES reported GEODON problem on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, 57 years of age, weighting 164.0 lb, was diagnosed with major depression and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: electrocardiogram abnormal, electrocardiogram qt corrected interval prolonged, hypotension, intentional overdose, red blood cell count increased, respiration abnormal, suicide attempt. GEODON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOLOFT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5292488-1
GEODON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 29, 2007. Male patient, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar i disorder and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial fibrillation, loss of consciousness. GEODON dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5292562-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported GEODON problem on Apr 04, 2007. Female patient was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypersensitivity, respiratory depression, swollen tongue. GEODON dosage: DAILY DOSE:40MG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5294239-3
GEODON problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 09, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with autism, intermittent explosive disorder and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: sedation. GEODON dosage: 20MG 1 AM, 2 1800 PO. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5294555-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported GEODON problem on Apr 09, 2007. Male patient, 26 years of age, weighting 186.0 lb, was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: self mutilation, skin laceration. GEODON dosage: 80MG OONCE DAILY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5296642-4
GEODON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Apr 09, 2007. Female patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute myocardial infarction. GEODON dosage: unknown. Patient died.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5297284-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported GEODON problem on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, 21 years of age, weighting 377.0 lb, was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, diabetic complication, diabetic ketoacidosis, dyslipidaemia, hyperglycaemia, hypertension, nausea, polydipsia, polyuria. GEODON dosage: 80 MG, 2/D. During the same period patient was treated with DEPAKOTE, HALOPERIDOL, BENZTROPINE MESYLATE, SEROQUEL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5298963-8
GEODON problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 12, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: electrocardiogram qt corrected interval prolonged. GEODON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZYPREXA ZYDIS. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5301193-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported GEODON problem on Apr 10, 2007. Female patient, weighting 250.0 lb, was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypertension, peripheral vascular disorder. GEODON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBAMAZEPINE, PLAVIX, LISINOPRIL, GLUCOPHAGE, GLUCOTROL, AVANDIA, ZOCOR. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5301282-4
GEODON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 10, 2007. Female patient, weighting 115.1 lb, was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: suicidal behaviour, suicide attempt. GEODON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROLIXIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5302044-4
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported GEODON problem on Apr 16, 2007. Female patient, 15 years of age, weighting 159.0 lb, was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyskinesia, musculoskeletal disorder, swollen tongue. GEODON dosage: 80 MG BID PO. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5306662-9
GEODON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 12, 2007. Female patient, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar ii disorder and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arrhythmia, electrocardiogram qt prolonged. GEODON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM CARBONATE, SYNTHROID, CLONAZEPAM, LAMICTAL. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5312868-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported GEODON problem on Apr 18, 2007. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar i disorder and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion. GEODON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM CARBONATE. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5339420-X
GEODON problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 30, 2006. Male patient, 24 years of age, was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysphagia, swollen tongue. GEODON dosage: 40 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with LUVOX. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5339421-1
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported GEODON problem on Sept 21, 2006. Male patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: electrocardiogram qt corrected interval prolonged. GEODON dosage: 80 MG (40 MG, 2 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with RISPERIDONE, TRAZODONE, METFORMIN, ARTES, TOPROL, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, PRILOSEC, INSULIN. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5339422-3
GEODON problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 11, 2006. Female patient, 45 years of age, was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: muscle twitching. GEODON dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5339423-5
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported GEODON problem on July 14, 2006. Female patient, 38 years of age, weighting 116.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rash. GEODON dosage: 80 MG (1 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with ROZEREM, TRAZODONE, WELLBUTRIN, MOTRIN, SUDAFED S. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5339427-2
GEODON problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 20, 2006. Female patient, 40 years of age, was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bruxism, tremor. GEODON dosage: 180 MG (60 MG), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM CARBONATE, CLONAPIN. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5339428-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported GEODON problem on Aug 29, 2006. Male patient, 20 years of age, was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diabetes mellitus insulin-dependent. GEODON dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5339429-6
GEODON problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 30, 2006. Female patient, 16 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypersensitivity, lip swelling, oedema peripheral, rash. GEODON dosage: 120 MG (2 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with DEPAKOTE, CONCERTA, PAXIL. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5339433-8
Physician from UNITED STATES reported GEODON problem on Aug 15, 2006. Female patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haematuria. GEODON dosage: 160 MG (80 MG, 2 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with REMERON, ZOLOFT, LORAZEPAM. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5339436-3
GEODON problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 14, 2006. Female patient, 25 years of age, was diagnosed with mood swings and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyskinesia, dystonia, face oedema, hypersensitivity, hypertonia, swollen tongue. GEODON dosage: 40 MG (20 MG, 2 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with SEROQUEL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5339437-5
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported GEODON problem on June 21, 2006. Male patient, 14 years of age, weighting 165.0 lb, was diagnosed with psychotic disorder and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haematuria. GEODON dosage: 100 MG. During the same period patient was treated with EFFEXOR. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5339438-7
GEODON problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 28, 2006. Male patient, 27 years of age, was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: priapism. GEODON dosage: 160 MG (80 MG, 2 IN 1 D). Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5339439-9
Physician from UNITED STATES reported GEODON problem on July 20, 2006. Male patient, child 9 years of age, weighting 54.00 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: priapism. GEODON dosage: 60 MG (1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DEPAKOTE, FOCALIN. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5339440-5
GEODON problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 30, 2006. Female patient was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dystonia. GEODON dosage: 160 MG (80 MG, 2 IN 1 D). Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5339442-9
Physician from UNITED STATES reported GEODON problem on May 10, 2006. Male patient, child 12 years of age, was diagnosed with ill-defined disorder and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: extrapyramidal disorder. GEODON dosage: 160 MG (80 MG, 2 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with CONCERTA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5339443-0
GEODON problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 30, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chills, extrapyramidal disorder, musculoskeletal stiffness, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, pyrexia, tremor. GEODON dosage: 80 MG (80 MG, 1 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM CARBONATE, EFFEXOR. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5339444-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported GEODON problem on June 24, 2006. Male patient, 30 years of age, weighting 220.0 lb, was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: enuresis, feeling abnormal, hypersomnia, hypertonic bladder, insomnia, psychotic disorder, unevaluable event. GEODON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SEROQUEL, TRICOR, DEPAKOTE, TRAZODONE, TOPAMAX. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5339445-4
GEODON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 16, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: psychotic disorder. GEODON dosage: 180 MG, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5339447-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported GEODON problem on May 30, 2006. Male patient, 34 years of age, weighting 165.0 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: insomnia, migraine with aura, psychotic disorder, visual acuity reduced. GEODON dosage: 120 MG (1 IN 1 D). Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5339448-X
GEODON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 01, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, activities of daily living impaired, agitation, blood glucose increased, chills, condition aggravated, depression, diarrhoea, dizziness. GEODON dosage: 80 MG (40 MG 2 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM CARBONATE, DEPAKOTE, TOPAMAX, SEROQUEL, PRAVACHOL, METFORMIN, CLONAZEPAM, LEXAPRO. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5339460-0
Physician from UNITED STATES reported GEODON problem on Apr 13, 2006. Male patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, feeling abnormal, hepatitis, jaundice, nausea, sedation. GEODON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NORVIR, FOSAMPRENAVIR, TRUVADA, LIPITOR, BENICAR, LAMICTAL, ATIVAN, FLEXERIL. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5339461-2
GEODON problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 14, 2006. Female patient, 86 years of age, was diagnosed with dementia and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: trismus. GEODON dosage: 120 MG (60 MG, 2 IN 1 D) ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with SINEMET, REMERON. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5339462-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported GEODON problem on Apr 19, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with mood altered and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypoglycaemia. GEODON dosage: 80 MG (80 MG, QD INTERVAL : EVERY DAY) ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5339463-6
GEODON problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 21, 2006. Female patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: muscle tightness, psychomotor hyperactivity, swollen tongue, tardive dyskinesia, throat tightness. GEODON dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5339464-8
Physician from UNITED STATES reported GEODON problem on Oct 10, 2006. Female patient, 26 years of age, was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: borderline personality disorder, complex partial seizures, grand mal convulsion, insomnia. GEODON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM CARBONATE, ANTIDEPRESSANTS. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5339466-1
GEODON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 26, 2006. Female patient, 41 years of age, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with ill-defined disorder and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, convulsion, feeling abnormal, malaise, pain in extremity, vomiting. GEODON dosage: 80 MG (80 MG, INTERVAL: EVERY DAY). During the same period patient was treated with XANAX. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5339467-3
Physician from UNITED STATES reported GEODON problem on July 20, 2006. Male patient was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: migraine, tardive dyskinesia. GEODON dosage: 180 MG (180 MG, 1 IN 1 D) ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ADDERALL, WELLBUTRIN. Patient recovered.
Geodon Side Effects Report #5339468-5
GEODON problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 26, 2006. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with schizophrenia, paranoid type, ill-defined disorder and was treated with GEODON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, neuroleptic malignant syndrome. GEODON dosage: 80 MG (2 IN 1 D) ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with HALDOL SOLUTAB. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Ziprasidone
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a699062.html
(zi pray' si done)IMPORTANT WARNING:
| Studies have shown that older adults with dementia (a brain disorder that affects the ability to remember, think clearly, communicate, and perform daily activities and that may cause changes in mood and personality) who take antipsychotics (medications for mental illness) such as ziprasidone have an increased risk of death during treatment.Older adults with dementia may also have a greater chance of having a stroke or mini-stroke during treatment. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: slow or difficult speech, sudden dizziness or faintness, or weakness or numbness of an arm or leg.Ziprasidone is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of behavior problems in older adults with dementia. Talk to the doctor who prescribed this medication if you, a family member, or someone you care for has dementia and is taking ziprasidone. For more information visit the FDA website: http://www.fda.gov/cder |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Ziprasidone is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions). It is also used to treat episodes of mania (frenzied, abnormally excited or irritated mood) or mixed episodes (symptoms of mania and depression that happen together) in patients with bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder; a disease that causes episodes of depression, episodes of mania, and other abnormal moods). Ziprasidone is in a class of medications called atypical antipsychotics. It works by changing the activity of certain natural substances in the brain.
How should this medicine be used?
Ziprasidone comes as a capsule to take by mouth. It is usually taken twice a day with food. Take ziprasidone at around the same times every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take ziprasidone exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Your doctor may start you on a low dose of ziprasidone and gradually increase your dose.
Ziprasidone may help control your symptoms but will not cure your condition. Continue to take ziprasidone even if you feel well. Do not stop taking ziprasidone without talking to your doctor.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking ziprasidone,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to ziprasidone or any other medications.
- tell your doctor if you are taking amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), chlorpromazine (Thorazine), cisapride (Propulsid) (no longer available in the U.S.), disopyramide (Norpace), dofetilide (Tikosyn), dolasetron (Anzemet), droperidol (Inapsine), erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Erythrocin), gatifloxacin (Tequin)(no longer available in the U.S.), halofantrine (Halfan)(no longer available in the U.S.), levomethadyl (ORLAAM) (no longer available in the U.S.), mefloquine (Lariam), mesoridazine (Serentil)(no longer available in the U.S..), moxifloxacin (Avelox), pentamidine (NebuPent, Pentam 300), pimozide (Orap), procainamide (Procanbid, Promine, Pronestyl), quinidine (Quinidex), sotalol (Betapace), sparfloxacin (Zagam), tacrolimus (Prograf), or thioridazine (Mellaril). Your doctor may tell you not to take ziprasidone if you are taking one or more of these medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: antidepressants; certain antifungals such as fluconazole (Diflucan), itraconazole (Sporanox), ketoconazole (Nizoral), and voriconazole (Vfend); aprepitant (Emend); carbamazepine (Tegretol); clarithromycin (Biaxin, in Prevpac); cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune); delavirdine (Rescriptor); diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac, others); diuretics ('water pills');dopamine agonists such as bromocriptine (Parlodel), cabergoline (Dostinex), levodopa (Dopar, Larodopa), pergolide (Permax), and ropinirole (Requip); efavirenz (Sustiva); fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem); fluvoxamine (Luvox); HIV protease inhibitors including atazanavir (Reyataz), indinavir (Crixivan), lopinavir (in Kaletra), nelfinavir (Viracept), ritonavir (Norvir, in Kaletra), and saquinavir (Fortovase, Invirase); hormonal contraceptives (birth control pills, rings, patches, implants, and injections); lovastatin (Mevacor, in Advicor); medications for anxiety, high blood pressure or seizures; nefazodone; sertraline (Zoloft); sleeping pills; tranquilizers; troleandomycin (TAO)(no longer available in the U.S..); verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan); and zafirlukast (Accolate). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you use or have ever used street drugs or have overused prescription medications or if you have recently had a heart attack or have trouble swallowing. Also tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart or liver disease, breast cancer, heart failure, an irregular heartbeat, a stroke or mini-stroke, or seizures, or if you or anyone in your family has or has ever had diabetes. Also tell your doctor if you have ever had to stop taking a medication for mental illness because of severe side effects.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking ziprasidone, call your doctor. Do not breast-feed while taking ziprasidone.
- you should know that ziprasidone may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
- you should know that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this medication. Do not drink alcohol while taking ziprasidone.
- you should know that you may experience hyperglycemia (increases in your blood sugar) while you are taking this medication, even if you do not already have diabetes. If you have schizophrenia , you are more likely to develop diabetes than people who do not have schizophrenia, and taking ziprasidone or similar medications may increase this risk. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms while you are taking ziprasidone: extreme thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, blurred vision, or weakness. It is very important to call your doctor as soon as you have any of these symptoms, because high blood sugar that is not treated can cause a serious condition called ketoacidosis. Ketoacidosis may become life-threatening if it is not treated at an early stage. Symptoms of ketoacidosis include: dry mouth,nausea and vomiting, shortness of breath, breath that smells fruity, and decreased consciousness.
- you should know that ziprasidone may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position. This is more common when you first start taking ziprasidone. To avoid this problem, get out of bed slowly, resting your feet on the floor for a few minutes before standing up.
- you should know that ziprasidone may make it harder for your body to cool down when it gets very hot. Tell your doctor if you plan to do vigorous exercise or be exposed to extreme heat.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Talk to your doctor about eating grapefruit and drinking grapefruit juice while taking this medicine.
Be sure to drink plenty of water every day while you are taking this medication.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Ziprasidone may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- drowsiness
- headache
- restlessness
- anxiety
- constipation
- diarrhea
- loss of appetite
- muscle pain
- runny nose, sneezing
- cough
- weight gain
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms or those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section or the SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS section, call your doctor immediately:
- unusual movements of your face or body that you cannot control
- fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat
- rash or hives
- fever
- muscle stiffness
- confusion
- sweating
- painful erection of the penis that lasts for hours
Ziprasidone may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- drowsiness
- slurred speech
- sudden movements that you cannot control
- uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body
- anxiety
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor may order certain lab tests to check your body's response to ziprasidone.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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