Ziprasidone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• a s...
• March 17, 2013

Ziprasidone for Bipolar Disorder "I love the results from this medicine. I am not anxious and haven't cried or had a rage fit. Sad to say, I am suffering major side effects such as throwing up, loss of appetite, can't swallow, sweats, can't sleep, shaking all over, teeth clenching, on and on and on. BUT it beats the hell out of anxiety, crying all the time, and severe and sometimes violent mood swings."

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

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 I couldn’t even figure out that it was this medication that was doing it. Missed out on those years of my kids' lives and still paying for it. Stay away from this medication."

• mag...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 15, 2019

Ziprasidone for Bipolar Disorder "I've been on Geodon for several years now. After trying seemingly every medication as well as ECT, this combined with Lamictal finally seemed to even my bipolar out. However, it's not perfect and I still have periods of mania and depression when I mess with my dose. I'm currently thinking about switching antipsychotics, mostly because of the horrible withdrawal symptoms I get each morning and night before my next dose. Mostly bad nausea and vomiting almost every day. I also go through periods where I literally cannot stay awake because of this medication (falling asleep in the hallways of my college classes and while driving). Overall, it has helped me tremendously, but the combination of side effects, withdrawals, and still having manic symptoms is causing me to think about other options."

• Kod...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 3, 2020

Ziprasidone for Bipolar Disorder "I've been on Geodon for several months now, and I have to say the side effects that bother me the most are being tired/exhausted and extreme weakness! Sometimes it makes me so tired I literally just can't get through the day. It is like my whole body feels like I'm surrounded by sand, but so far, this is the only drug that has helped stabilize my mood and helps me have a more positive outlook without putting so much effort into it. It has helped my paranoia and suicidal ideation a little bit. I can definitely notice a difference when it starts to wear off. I could use a higher dose, but I absolutely cannot go up because of how tired and weak it makes me. I have gained weight, but that's only because I'm so tired that just going to work takes all I have :("

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

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."

• Man...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 24, 2020

Ziprasidone for Schizophrenia "I have been on Geodon for 9 months now, and though I have lost 30 pounds of the Risperdal weight I gained, I am now experiencing a condition called Anhedonia, and I am absolutely ruined. Now that I see the world this way, I can never go back to the way I was, I get no pleasure out of life whatsoever."

• Ale...
• February 27, 2017

Ziprasidone for Bipolar Disorder "Ok, first off, I'm very skeptical about reviews. I don't know what to believe when it comes down to it. My doctor told me I needed a mood stabilizer, so he decided to put me on Geodon. I looked up reviews beforehand, and I was unsure, but then said, what's the worst that can happen? Well, the worst happened. I'm actually typing this in the emergency room. I've experienced awful side effects after the first 3 days: restless leg syndrome, headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting. The bad outweighed the good, and after 2 weeks or so of taking this medication, my doctor told me to stop taking it. In such a short time of taking this medication, I'm experiencing crazy withdrawals. Stay away from this drug!"

• Ell...
• May 4, 2018

Ziprasidone for Schizophrenia "Honestly, this medication does a really good job of nipping hallucinations in the bud. It took over a week for the medicine to really work for me, though. The only complaint I have is the fact that this medication makes you so, so tired. It also changes your mood so that I don’t feel like me when I take Geodon. But, it does what it’s supposed to do, so I can’t complain too much."

• dse...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 27, 2014

Ziprasidone for Bipolar Disorder "Geodon has worked wonders for me, being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, major depression, and an anxiety disorder. I take 160 mg at bedtime along with Wellbutrin in the morning and Cymbalta twice daily. I took more Geodon than the doctor recommended because I wanted it to help me sleep again, and it gave me minor twitches, but I'm back to my regular dosage, so I wouldn't recommend taking more than your doctor prescribes. Other than the twitches, I love the medicine and would recommend it to anyone with like disorders. I've been on the medicine for almost three months."

• mss...
• August 17, 2011

Ziprasidone for Bipolar Disorder "I've been taking Geodon for 8-9 years after a horrible experience with Zyprexa and Seroquel. Geodon has been a lifesaver for me. It has changed my life completely. It gave me my life back when everyone gave up hope. It stabilized me 100%. If you knew me 10 years ago, you would swear I was a different person. Nobody I have met over the last 8 years has any idea that I suffer from mental illness at all. It works that well. I still suffer from morning drowsiness. It's still difficult for me to wake up early. I take 60 mg 2 times a day, and it works perfectly for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 23, 2025

For Schizoaffective Disorder "I have tried virtually every antipsychotic for my schizoaffective disorder, and the ones that did have an effect on my hallucinations, mania, and delusions had very unpleasant side effects that rendered taking them just not worth it. And even the ones that helped only partially helped. This medication is the only one that not only helps by far the most with my schizoaffective psychotic symptoms and hallucinations, it has no side effects, and I've been on it for a couple of years now. I'm on 60 mg of ziprasidone (I'm on Medicaid because I'm on SSI for my condition) and take 20 mg in the morning and 40 mg at night. Yes, it is sedating, especially at first - but once your body gets used to it, it's fine. I also take lamotrigine (150 mg) as well as lorazepam as needed (12 pills a month) for my panic disorder and anxiety attacks... I find that Geodon/ziprasidone has been the most helpful in almost 20 years of trying different combinations for schizoaffective disorder (bipolar type)."

• Sin...
• January 13, 2018

Ziprasidone for Schizoaffective Disorder "Tried 2 others with bad side effects. I've just switched to the above, and no constipation, quiet in my head, no cravings, or dry mouth. Think I sneeze a bit, and my sinuses are clearer. Bit of runny nose, but nothing to complain about. Within 2.5 hours, I'm slowly drifting into great sleep and can wake up without an alarm, feeling very refreshed and energized. I'm really hoping it continues like this as it's perfect for me on 20 mg at night. I've got my fingers crossed."

• Get...
• November 27, 2009

Ziprasidone for Schizoaffective Disorder "I have been using Geodon for three and a half years. It has been a very good medication for my mental health symptoms, and for that, I am grateful. I do have some side-effect issues, however. I get something akin to restless leg syndrome that is especially bad at night when I am lying down, trying to fall asleep. I have taken Mirapex for this and also Cogentin. Both clear up 90% of my discomfort, and the last ten percent is tolerable. I have some facial contortions sometimes, like a feeling that I have to make a strange face to relieve tension in my facial muscles, but that is mostly tolerable also. I do know that withdrawal from Geodon can be extremely uncomfortable, so don't stop suddenly. Never let yourself run out of medicine."

• Dan...
• October 2, 2015

Ziprasidone for Schizoaffective Disorder "The doctors diagnosed me with social anxiety, depression, and minor schizoaffective symptoms. The first 2 days of taking this, I felt great, I felt like I could do anything, and I was really happy. I would rate this medicine higher if this continued for the entire duration of my taking it. However, by the end of the first week, I was severely delusional, to the point where I didn't even notice it. At the end of week 2, I didn't even know who I was, I thought I was turning into animals, and I had no perception of time. A good way to explain it was the worst week-long trip ever. I first noticed I was not me when the letters on my phone made no sense. I cold turkey'd it, and I experienced hypertension, irregular heartbeats, and so much more."

• egg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 17, 2016

Ziprasidone for Bipolar Disorder "For bipolar. This medicine was very dangerous to me. Within the first 2 weeks of being on 30 mg twice a day, I had 2 seizures. Never have had a seizure in my 45 years of living. Had very bad hallucinations, rapid eye movement during the day, and was worse after any caffeine or cigarettes. Had an episode while driving and could not control my actions, went off the road, through a ditch and into a tree. 2 fractured vertebrae, many bruises, concussion. Stopped taking this drug. Thankfully, I didn't kill anyone or myself. Finally, 2 weeks after I stopped taking it, I am finally getting a clear head. But still in pain from the accident! Would NOT recommend this junk for anyone!!"

• Hat...
• November 14, 2012

Ziprasidone for Schizoaffective Disorder "I take this for multiple things. I have been on it for a week. It seemed to work at first, but now I can't sleep, seeing and hearing worse. My hands twitch a lot. I'm a non-smoker that has the cravings to smoke (not good at all!). Hopefully, when I call the doctor's office, they change this med. I've been on Abilify and lithium with no problems at all, but the new doctor wanted to try something new. Well, I don't like it. My 12-year-old son thinks I've lost my marbles, as he calls it. Not cool if my son can notice a difference!"

• Gon...
• April 22, 2017

Ziprasidone for Bipolar Disorder "Possibly the worst mental med I've ever taken, and I've taken many over the years. It gave me an intense derealization side effect (only time I've experienced this, and it was unsettling as hell), and truly horrible, constant gas (as in, so bad I couldn't be in public)! Those who were brave enough to hold their breath and be around me told me that my affect was pretty flat as well. So basically it made me freaked out, flat, and repulsive all at the same time: thumbs down."

• Jen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 2, 2019

Ziprasidone for Bipolar Disorder "I take one 20 mg capsule every night. I have borderline personality disorder. Before starting this, I never slept, and this medication helps me sleep. I had some side effects when I started taking it. I was sick to my stomach, throwing up, and wasn't able to keep any food down. This lasted a bit over two weeks. I've been on this medication for a few months now, and it's helped me with mood and sleep. I take Prozac 40 mg as well."

• Dav...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 15, 2015

Ziprasidone for Schizoaffective Disorder "I have been taking Geodon almost a year now for schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type. I always wondered why my doctor never prescribed me anything for bipolar mania and depression, but it turns out that Geodon is used for this. I can say that it has helped me tremendously. Manias are hardly there anymore, and my sexual appetite has decreased. My wants and needs to shop in excess are almost gone. I do have to say, though, that I have major erectile dysfunction. I take 80 milligrams twice a day with food, very important, or it doesn't absorb."

• Joh...
• December 18, 2009

Ziprasidone for Bipolar Disorder "I have tried a few different antipsychotics and find Geodon to be far and away the best. Risperdal worked as an antipsychotic, but it made the depression worse and made me gain 25-30 lbs. So far, I have had no side effects with Geodon. I think I have found a winner."

• lkb...
• February 9, 2009

Ziprasidone for Bipolar Disorder "Geodon has been working great. I take 20 mg twice a day along with Xanax. My psychiatrist calls this a mood stabilizer, and it has done me wonders. When I get sad and depressed, I bounce back pretty good. This is a lifesaver for me."

• Anonymous
• July 29, 2010

Ziprasidone for Bipolar Disorder "My experiment under my doctor's orders for bipolar depression has been working for me now for about 3 years, and I have found it to work great for me. I have been diagnosed with chronic depression for over 16 years now, and I have tried everything out there, but with Lamictal and Geodon, along with gabapentin and Xanax, I have finally found the right combination. Without the gabapentin, I have found that I can't get moving without it. It really works for me. I am bipolar and have been all my life. Being depressed has affected every part of my life, and I mean every aspect. I feel that bipolar is highly underrated. It is debilitating and causes you to make so many wrong choices in life, but I have been fortunate to find my husband."

• Eli...
• December 13, 2016

Ziprasidone for Bipolar Disorder "I took this medication for about 5 days, and from the start, I knew something was wrong. I remember hallucinating in the dark, and the very next day, I went manic. I had acid reflux issues, and it felt so bad that I had a hard time breathing. I passed out and was taken to the ER. Withdrawal was terrible, in fact, I'm still going through it. I have had the worst anxiety of my life. My delusional beliefs were at an extreme high, and I was so scared that I would break out crying. Every one of my worst thoughts was greatly emphasized on this med. I would have anxiety attacks and feel like I had to puke. I would not recommend this medication to anyone."

• she...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 14, 2015

Ziprasidone for Bipolar Disorder "This medication was a disaster for my bipolar disorder. I felt depressed and hyper at the same time. I couldn't sleep, and couldn't think clearly. I was more manic than I'd ever been. Stopping the drug was like turning off the faucet of pain."

• Lee...
• July 30, 2013

Ziprasidone for Bipolar Disorder "This is the only medicine that I have taken without any side effects! I love it! After the initial 2-week period of sleepiness, it wears off and does what it's supposed to. I do miss my mania, no lie, but I know that it wasn't good for me. But it takes most of my depression down, and I can enjoy my life. I've been on Lamictal, which did nothing for me except give me horrid night terrors, Risperdal made me lactate, and Seroquel gave me frequent urination. I was so happy after struggling with my insurance that they put me back on the Geodon. Been on it for 2 months."