Ziprasidone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• CWR
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 10, 2015

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Schizophrenia "This medicine, taken in the throes of suicidal ideation changes your thoughts, literally. After taking an additional 20mg cap, my mind wanders to other, more immediate issues such as things I can do to help myself. I start thinking about doing activities such as housework, baking, painting, and anything else that gets me back into life and out of my chair playing computer games by the hour. I think this med is miraculous in the way it draws one away from the depths of despair to functionality. I have been taking it for several years, prescribed off-brand for clinical depression and have been continually amazed that someone could create a medication that does so much good with virtually no downside. No hair loss, no weight gain."

• soofq...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 30, 2020

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Bipolar Disorder "I've been on Geodon for almost a year now. Started it because zyprexa made me unbearably tired and confused and abilify made me insanely anxious. For the first three weeks I felt tired within two hours of taking it at dinner so I was going to bed at like 8 every night and waking up at 3 or 4 in the morning. I was also incredibly nauseous to the point where I didn't eat hardly anything for about a month and lost about 15 pounds. After that the side effects basically went away (about once a month I'll get the sleepiness again) and it's been great at controlling my symptoms!"

• A Ny ...
• November 25, 2016

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Bipolar Disorder "I warn you to be VERY careful with regards to this medication. I started taking it in July 2012, and was at one point up to 120 mg a day. ( I absolutely no longer see the "Dr" who had me on such a high dose) It caused me to suffer neurological damage that took over a year to correct itself. I had involuntary muscle movements, rocking motions, tremors, as well as having to learn how to walk again normally, as it caused marked damage to the left side of my body. I was treated with physical therapy twice for the condition this medication left my body in. It is just not worth it!!! Do your research, as I am sure you are, since you are in this forum. This medication is even more dangerous than desribed!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 19, 2012

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Schizoaffective Disorder "When I first went on Geodon, it was like a sigh of relief. The first day I slept all day, but the grogginess passed. I took 160 mg once daily (the 80 mg twice daily didn't work, as it made me groggy). I had slight headaches and akathesia, but it was tolerable, and my mood was greatly improved. No rage or mood swings or delusions. Unfortunately, I started getting depressed, and was bumped up to 240 mg. Big mistake. I became a total zombie. I barely laughed, I couldn't read, I had no emotions or interests. I lay in bed all the time. I lost 20 pounds and didn't have increased appetite, which was a plus, but I was so tired. This medicine is a good one, just be careful you aren't put on a high dose."

• Henke...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 18, 2016

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Schizophrenia "20 mg twice per day, a total of 40 mg per day. Not hungry on it. On the contrary. Reduces appetite. take it at the same moment when I have a meal for best effect! No weight gain. No effect on metabolism. Stable blood sugar levels. Working ! I do not feel psychotic on it !"

• Dymphna
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 12, 2018

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Bipolar Disorder "I'm surprised by the negative reviews for geodon it saved my life. I was given geodon two months ago when I was hospitalized for mixed episodes. If you've never had one I pray you never do. Geodon stopped the episode after one dose. If you experience sleepiness ask your doctor if you can take it in one dose at dinner. Also when reading reviews remember that at some doses it is sedating and at others energizing. For me it has been weight neutral in fact I've lost weight while on it. YMMV (your mileage may vary) good luck finding something that works for you."

• Japan
• September 1, 2009

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Schizophrenia "Geodon is a great Medicine. It takes time to adjust too. Takes the false beliefs away, right away. As the months go by you will feel less depressed, more positive thinking, feel better about yourself. I found you have to go with the flow of adjustments to let the brain chemistry change. I'm happy my Doctor has found a Medicine that works. My body feels better too. Medicine takes time."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 25, 2012

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Bipolar Disorder "I have tried many medications for bipolar disorder. All had to be discontinued due to side effects. Then I finally tried Geodon. I have been on it for about a month. This has been the best tolerated and effective medicine for me so far. It really stabilizes my mood shifts. And I tolerate it well. The major side effects for me are restlessness, anorexia (a welcome side effect!), a little anxiety, and morning drowsiness. I went from taking this medication 40 mg twice a day to just 80 mg at night, and my morning drowsiness subsided. I am glad I tried Geodon. I hope its positive effects continue."

• KaySt...
• July 11, 2013

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Bipolar Disorder "This medicine made me really suicidal and depressed. I was wrought with paranoid thinking, dark depression, and a host of physical side effects. I have been coming off of it and I'm feeling my mood improve. Things are seeming brighter again. I had speech problems while on this, I had a hard time working out, my eyes felt so sensitive to sunlight, and my head felt really weird, especially in the morning. I cannot believe I took it for so long. I didn't know that what I was going through was related to this medicine. It was awful for me."

• Brian
• June 21, 2019

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Bipolar Disorder "I started Geodon a few months ago. I like it much better than Abilify which I was previously on. Prior to Geodon I was waking up at 3:00 am 3-4 nights per week. Since I have been on Geodon I consistently sleep through the night. Geodon is a great adjunct to Lithium. They together really quell my Mania. Overall Geodon is a great medication in my opinion."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 3, 2019

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Schizoaffective Disorder "This drug Geodon was amazing, I've felt the best I have ever felt MENTALLY in 12 years. I was literally crying of happiness because I didn't think I could ever feel normal again, it was that good. But unfortunately I got HORRIBLE akithesia (intense restlessness) and tapping of my foot that caused me to stop the drug. The foot tapping took 2 weeks to go away. I also would get watery diarrhea and episodes of overheating where I thought I had a fever but my temperature was normal. Also would get intense dizziness if I took my dose late, and felt like I had to drop dead of sleep no matter where I was, as soon as I took my dose. I wish I didn't have such bad physical side effects!! This is the only thing that has worked for me so far."

• Netty...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 31, 2021

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Bipolar Disorder "Worse experience ever. I was on it for about 3 years. Gained over 100 pounds and was so out of it couldn’t even figure out that it was this medication that was doing it. Missed out on those years of my kids life and still paying for it. Stay away from this medication"

• Bipol...
• September 16, 2014

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Bipolar Disorder "I have only been on Geodon a few days and I can't tolerate it. I feel intoxicated, can't type very well, and am already having some involuntary movements in my face. I am not taking it tonight and will see my doctor tomorrow and request something else."

• Jill...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 20, 2017

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Schizoaffective Disorder "I started taking this in April 2017. I was on 9 medications at the time for manic episodes and severe constant hallucinations. The only medication that ever stopped my hallucinations before this was haldol, but it caused extreme akinesia, so I stopped taking it. Originally was on 20 mg of Geodon twice daily, but have now gone to 80 mg twice daily. This medication is a miracle. The hallucinations have almost completely gone, and my mood is stable for the first time in years. No severe weight gain or weight loss. The only real side effect is that I get sleepy, but it is a welcome rest. I have gone from 9 medications to 3 medications. Recommended."

• Ramet...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 18, 2016

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Bipolar Disorder "Geodon changed my life. The first thing that happened was it was VERY sedating. Within an hour of taking it I was asleep so deeply that I could not be woken up no matter what happened. You could yell, shake me, nothing would wake me. I did not wake up groggy though and within 3 days my mind no longer raced and I started thinking clearly. As time went on the sedating effect lessened though it took a really long time. While I'm on it my brain just isn't mean to me and I sleep like a normal person. Tough to start as you need someone who can be with you in case there is an emergency because you will not be able to wake up or move for hours but it works. I wouldn't trade it for the world."

• Allis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 28, 2016

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Schizoaffective Disorder "This medication was exactly what I needed for my schizoaffective and bipolar disorders. There has been absolutely no weight gain and no noticeable side effects. It has seriously levelled out my bipolar cycles, no paranoid delusions and the depressive episodes are less painful. I know that one med won't work for some people, but this was exactly what I needed. After being on zyprexa and gaining 10 pounds a month, this was a life saver."

• BandB...
• November 29, 2008

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Bipolar Disorder "After my first major breakdown in which I was diagnosedd, I spent a year trying different medicines. I felt like a new (or like my old) self within a couple days, on this miracle drug. My dosages have varied depending on the other medicines (antidepressants and ADD medicines) I'm on. The only major side effect I've had that never went away (been on it for 7 years) was the sedation in the morn ing (I took my whole dose in evening). Now I take 20mgs 3x/day and 40mgs at bedtime, then 20mgs when required for anxiety. Right now I also take Wellbutrin XL and I'm titrating up on Abilify due to breakthrough depression. Geodon helps both mania and depression and I found it to be very weight neutral."

• Mary
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 15, 2019

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Bipolar Disorder "I took Geodon for one year. While this drug did increase my motivation to exercise, I felt the side effects were too negative to continue using. It ruined my personality for some reason and interfered with my ability to make quick, witty jokes like I am normally able to do when not taking this med. For that reason, I did not like it because it turned me into a robotic, unemotional Stepford wife or something. It gave me such severe anxiety that I had frequent panic attacks and had to be treated with an anti-anxiety med to counteract the negative side effects of the Geodon. It made me have to frequently urinate or feel like I had to go at least every 20 minutes. If you want to flatline your personality, have severely agitated anxiety, and spend your life in the bathroom, take this drug."

• Desti...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 27, 2021

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Bipolar Disorder "This is by far the worst medication I have ever taken for my bipolar. I would give this a zero if I could. I didn’t feel terrible at first but I noticed some mild paranoia and anxiety. I ignored it though because I was actually more motivated and able to get more things done and I was finally losing weight. I desperately wanted this med to work. The doctor increased my dose and things got bad very quickly. I was having intense delusions, the worst I’ve ever had. They were so bad that I would just start crying because I was so scared. The brain fog, memory problems, and dissociation on this medication are awful as well. I feel so out of it all the time and I even went the the ER because it felt like I had been drugged. My head constantly feels funny. I’m dizzy and lightheaded. My vision is blurry. Currently switching to a different med and dealing with awful withdrawal. Hopefully the side effects go away soon. Please take caution with this medication"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 29, 2012

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Bipolar Disorder "I was only taking Geodon for 3 weeks (tapered up to 60mg), and one evening I was sitting in front of my computer and experienced the worst panic attack of my life (also my first panic attack). I was admitted to the ER that day. I felt like I was about to have a drug induced psychosis. My pdoc instructed me to stop taking it immediately. The withdrawal was an absolute nightmare. I experienced over 30 different symptoms (anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, paranoia, nausea, crawling skin, heart palpitations, chills, & tingling just to name a few). It has been almost 2 months and I am still struggling with anxiety. "

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 1, 2023

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Bipolar Disorder "I was on Geodon for 20 years which it turns out wasn’t necessary at all. I had so many side effects, I was taking 11 medications to treat them. NONE of my Drs. attributed my symptoms to the Geodon unfortunately until one of my side effects was so bad that my Neurologist finally said I either had Parkinson’s or it was the Geodon. I tapered off the Geodon and all my 20 years of medical symptoms disappeared. Everything that was wrong with me medically was caused by the Geodon. The worst was permanent brain damage that resulted in permanent tardive dyskinesia, that appeared after I stopped using the drug. My Psychiatrists NEVER warned me of this possibility. Mentally I am 100% normal for the first time in 20 years as well. My Psychiatrist should have stopped this drug after a short period to reevaluate its necessity and warned me of the risks of long term use. This drug ruined 20 years of my life and I blame all my Drs. for allowing this to happen."

• GreenKt
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 26, 2015

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Bipolar Disorder "I'm 28 with Bipolar 1 Disorder with psychotic features, and I switched from Abilify to Geodon a couple months ago. I immediately loved it. I had more productive energy than I'd had in YEARS, but nothing verging on mania, anxiety, or restlessness. It helped both with psychotic symptoms completely, and even Bipolar depression - always the hardest to treat. I was happy, energetic, and more focused, and experienced no sedation. Unfortunately I have a history of minor heart problems--related to past meds and over-exercise in the past--and they were triggered. Tachycardia and it's symptoms, which all stopped as soon as I stopped Geodon. If I didn't have pre-existing heart problems, I would have loved to stay on it."

• Austi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 6, 2015

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Autism "My daughter has autism and ADHD, she has been extremely violent from a baby. Specialists had her on Risperdal which did help initially then they added different antidepressants and also Ritalin. Once she started on the Zeldox it was nothing short of a miracle for us. After a few weeks she is functioning like a "normal" child.. We cannot believe it. Even strangers come up to us to say how good our daughter is as they have seem her before. I know that there is no "cure" for autism but after years and years of animal like behaviour and violence I can honestly say its like a miracle for us. I just hope and pray that it lasts. She has experienced dystonia with it and we have reduced it, but its like it has flicked a switch on in her brain."

• mikrw
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 31, 2015

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Bipolar Disorder "I switched recently to this medicine from Latuda due to akathisia and lack of effectiveness. It has work wonders on my mood. It has paired up with Zoloft to make a solid team of an antidepressant/mood stabilizer combination. I feel like I can do much more now, my sociability has increased, even my anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder have been helped by it! My experience on this medicine has been better overall in the past month I've been on it than the two years I was on Latuda. The only negative side effect so far is sexual side effects."

• Buck
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 26, 2019

Geodon (ziprasidone) "My husband had Dementia and was sent to a Dr's Behavioral Hospital for evaluation only, after a few days he was put on Geodon without permission. Started having seizures not only did he get a drug that says not for dementia may cause death but they also over dosed him. He did not have any other health issues he was not bipolar or schizophrenia. He went there walking, talking , had a gentle disposition he left in an ambulance and passed away a few days later his death was written as pneumonia your warning says this may happen with dementia ( and they did nothing wrong) Right!!!!!"