Geodon (Ziprasidone)

This medicine is an antipsychotic used to treat mental and emotional disorders such as schizophrenia.

Directions

Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine. TAKE THIS MEDICINE with food. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. CONTINUE TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ingredients

ZIPRASIDONE

Cautions

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you have had an allergic reaction to it or are allergic to any ingredient in this product. IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL WEEKS for this medicine to work. Do not stop using this medicine without checking with your doctor. KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are using this medicine. Laboratory and/or medical tests, such as fasting blood sugar levels, may be done to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE drowsiness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine. If dizziness occurs, sit up or stand up slowly. DO NOT BECOME OVERHEATED in hot weather or during exercise or other activities since risk of heatstroke may be increased. THIS MEDICINE M

Side Effects

Some side effects of Geodon medication may include:

• Confusion
• Loss of consciousness
• Extreme thirst
• Nausea
• Fast heartbeat
• Vomiting
• Fever
• Uncontrollable facial or body movements
• Rashes
• Excruciating erection
• Drowsiness
• Anxiety
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Flu
• Tiredness
• Cough
• Muscle pain
• Loss of appetite