Gedon

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Geodon® (ziprasidone hydrochloride) is a drug that is used for treating schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in adults. The drug works by affecting certain brain chemicals that may be elevated in people with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. Geodon can control symptoms of these conditions and help prevent them from returning. Geodon capsules are available by prescription and are usually taken twice daily.
 
Some of the side effects reported with Geodon include drowsiness, weight gain, headaches, and twitching or shakiness. A few of the conditions that you should let your healthcare provider know about before you take Geodon include diabetes, seizures, epilepsy, and liver disease (including liver failure or cirrhosis).
 
(Click Geodon for more detailed information on how Geodon works to control bipolar disorder or schizophrenia symptoms, suggestions on when and how to take the drug, and a list of precautions to be aware of before starting treatment with Geodon.)
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;