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Buy Generic Geodon
(Generic name: Ziprasidone Hcl)
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Ziprasidone Hcl.
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WARNING:
Take Geodon - Ziprasidone Hcl And All Prescriptions
Medications Only As Directed By Your Doctor. If You have any questions about
possible Geodon side effects be sure to ask your doctor or pharmacist!
IMPORTANT WARNING:
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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,
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tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are
allergic to ziprasidone or any other medications.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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you should know that alcohol can add to the
drowsiness caused by this medication. Do not drink alcohol while taking
ziprasidone.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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:
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drowsiness
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headache
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restlessness
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anxiety
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constipation
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diarrhea
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loss of appetite
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muscle pain
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runny nose, sneezing
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cough
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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:
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unusual movements of your face or body that you
cannot control
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fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat
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rash or hives
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fever
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muscle stiffness
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confusion
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sweating
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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/report.htm] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this
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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
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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:
What other information should I know?
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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.
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