Posted by karla on August 11, 2002, at 22:21:19
In reply to Questions for Geodon users, posted by Cindylou on August 8, 2002, at 21:03:04
I have been on Geodon for almost a year. I love it! I tried Risperdal from 1mg to 4mg and was nocked out by it and it did nothing for my pycotic/depressed condition. I have taken up to 900mg of lithium and it makes me want to sleep all day. I have tried all sorts of medicines and antidepressents out there and am very sensitive/ alergic to most out there. I had no problem with Geodon. I found it to be activating at first when I started taking it but it wore off in a aprox a month or so. I would suggest trying it because you won't know if it will help until you do. Goodluck, Karla
> Hello,
> My pdoc just gave me a sample of Geodon, and I'm scared to try it. I have been diagnosed as BPII (a diagnosis which I am slowly beginning to accept is true.)
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> I have tried practically every medication out there with no success -- either very bad side effects, or they "crash out" on me after working for a short time.
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> I've tried Lamictal, which didn't help. I've tried Lithium, which put me to sleep. And I've tried all the SSRIs, SNRIs, stimulants, benzos, etc. etc. Actually, I am able to tolerate small doses of Klonapin, and I take 0.5 mg. daily.
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> Here are my questions:
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> 1. Has anyone heard of Geodon working as a mood stablizer (my pdoc said it can work as an "anti-cycler" with an antidepressant effect.)
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> 2. Is it activating or sedating?
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> 3. I've tried Zyprexa and Risperdal, both of which made me feel extremely drugged out, fatigued and agitated, and a bit disassociated. Should I worry that Geodon will have a similar effect?
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> 4. Does anyone have good things to say about it?
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> 5. I guess I should ask for negative reports as well!
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> 6. Lastly, is it worth a try for someone like me who is treatment resistant/med-sensitive?
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> Thanks in advance for your help!!
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> Cindy
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