Ziprasidone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Jeffery...
• May 24, 2016

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Bipolar Disorder "Best med I've been on for my bi-polar. I also take buspirone And trazodone for sleep. I been bi-polar since 21, I think I have taken ever drug there is for this illness. And since my Dr has put me on this drugs I'm finely stable for once in my life."

• julia...
• October 9, 2015

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Bipolar Disorder "Geodon has worked great for my bipolar. I do not struggle with mania symptoms anymore. My thoughts are more clear and feel more stable than I ever have. I take it at night to avoid the heavy fatigue that occured when I took it during the day. I had some weight gain, but it is worth the quality of life I now have."

• Momoc...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 11, 2013

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Schizophrenia "I've been on Geodon for probably about a year and I like it. It works I don't really hear voices. From time to time like once a week I'd hear like half a min if voices compared to 24hrs of my day before taking Geodon. My dose is always changing but as of now I'm on 20 in the morning and 80 at night. I get muscle tense and jaw locking. sometimes it will look like I'm flipping people off or I'd hide my thumb and squeeze. I'm taking Benadryl for that which helps, I'm taking 50mg for morning and night. I had tingling in my head feeling like I could faint but that only lasted a month or so. Overall it's a good medication I'm happy as long as I don't hear angels and demons!"

• a sur...
• March 17, 2013

Geodon (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."

• eggo
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 17, 2016

Geodon (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 cigarette. Had an episode while driving and could not control my actions, went off the road, thru a ditch and into a tree. 2 Fractured Vertabrae, many bruises, concussion. Stopped taking this drug. Thankfully I didn't kill anyone or myself. Finally 2 weeks after I stopped taking, I am finally getting a clear head. But still in Pain from the accident! Would NOT Recommend this Junk for anyone!!"

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

Geodon (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 40mg as well."

• Ririe
• June 26, 2009

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Bipolar Disorder "Geodon has been a life saver. It took awhile to get the right dose and know when to take it (AM versus PM), but I am doing great now. I take it in the evening and still have morning grogginess after several months. My doctor prescribed Provigil which really helps (although costly). I take the Geodon in conjunction with Lamictal. I have less agitation and find (at least my family finds) that I am much less hostile than before. Do be careful in the heat as I got very sick from overheating and follow instructions and do not drink alcohol. One pina colada felt like a whole case of beer."

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

Geodon (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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 12, 2012

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Schizophrenia "I am only on day 3, I have to say I like it. I do not hear or see voices or people. I have a wild thought process that can imagine anything and make it real in my own mind. That is under control almost completely, which is AMAZING! Living in my head without this medicine was a nightmare. 60mg before bed did not work for me. I couldn't sleep. So, I now take it in the morning. I also have A.D.D. (no medication for A.D.D. though). Just the Geodon and Topamax. - It works perfect for me - Weight Gain was a BIG problem on the other Medicine they tried, so far I think I have lost, I know I have not gained, which is very important to me. I had gained 14 pounds in 3 weeks on the other medication (that's a lot of weight really fast). No jaw issues or shaking."

• Ace...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 7, 2022

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Bipolar Disorder "I've been taking Geodon for a little over a year and I am constantly exhausted. Tired, no memory, no motivation, raw depression. I'm sure it works for some people but me? I feel dead inside. So. Do not recommend."

• John
• December 18, 2009

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Bipolar Disorder "I have tried a few different anti-psychotics and find Geodon to be far and away the best. Risperdal worked as an anti-psychotic, but it made the depression worse and made me gain 25-30 lb's. So far, I have had no side effects with Geodon. I think I have found a winner."

• Singe...
• January 13, 2018

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Schizoaffective Disorder "Tried 2 others with bad side effects. I've just switched to the above & no constipation, quiet in my head no cravings or dry mouth. Think I sneeze a bit & my sinuses are clearer. Bit of runny nose but nothing to complain about. Within 2.5hrs I'm slowly drifting into great sleep & can wake up with no alarm feeling very refreshed & energized. I'm really hoping it continues like this as its perfect for me.on 20mg at night. I've got my fingers crossed."

• Dann_C0
• October 2, 2015

Geodon (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 would rate this medicine higher if this continued for the entire duration of my taking it. However my 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 heart beats and so much more."

• Anonymous
• June 10, 2008

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Bipolar Disorder "I had no idea that I was bipolar until a pyschiatrist diagnosed me. I take 20 mg in the am and 60mg in the pm and I feel so much better about my life. I can focus and sleep again. The best part of it has been the feeling of "normalcy" I now have."

• Lee
• August 6, 2019

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Schizophrenia "Antipsychotic weight gain is an absolute nightmare. I was on Risperdal and it made me gain twenty pounds, at first I didn’t know what was going on. I thought I was just getting old. Then I got up to 160 pounds without even eating. This med made it so I can’t pee hardly at all, so if I just want to drink diet pepsi to lose weight I have to deal with water weight. I mean just how big am I supposed to get? I have to be on this stuff for life and I’m gaining about 2 to 3 pounds a week without even eating. How many times am I supposed to go jean shopping for bigger sizes? And I can’t say I trust Geodon much more. I’ve been on it for a month now, so far I’ve lost five pounds by just starving myself as usual. It works for my voices but I can’t even get off the stuff If I wanted too because the withdrawal gives me terrible insomnia. So, basically they’ve got you for life and your going to be fat."

• mssan...
• August 17, 2011

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Bipolar Disorder "I've been taking Geodon for 8-9yrs after a horrible experience with Zyprexa and Seroquel. Geodon has been a life saver 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 10yrs ago you would swear I was a different person. Nobody I have met over the last 8yrs 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 60mg 2x a day and it works perfectly for me."

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

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

• Elisa...
• December 13, 2016

Geodon (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."

• Anonymous
• February 15, 2014

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Bipolar Disorder "I started taking Geodon back in May or June of 2013. It worked well enough but made me indifferent. Yes, it did help me get out of an incredibly long and terrible state of depression, but I lost the ability to feel anything at all. My legs would become restless (most often at night) and I was always exhausted. I would even doze off or completely fall asleep at work. I stayed on it for a few months then stopped taking it when I started a hypomanic phase."

• Hatchie
• November 14, 2012

Geodon (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 dr office they change this med. I've been on Abilify and lithium with no problems at all but new dr wanted to try something new. Well I don't like it. My 12yr old son thinks I've lost my marbles as he calls it. Not cool if my son can notice a difference!"

• Loano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 7, 2019

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Bipolar Disorder "I started taking this medication for my mania. I really didn’t notice a difference in my manic episodes while on it. At night the ziprasidone would make me uncomfortably drowsy, and even then I would be unable to sleep through the whole night. On nights where I barely slept, I would wake up so terribly drowsy that I couldn’t keep my eyes open. This impaired my driving and made work and school really difficult if not impossible. My manic episodes remained the same, until I tried stopping the ziprasidone, in which they became alarmingly worse than I’d ever had them before. One night without taking ziprasidone, I had a major manic episode and was awake for over 36 hours. I was only able to rest after taking the ziprasidone, but could only sleep 9 hours after being awake for so long. I’m still trying to get off the ziprasidone, but I’m unsure how to do this without sacrificing an entire nights sleep and my sanity."

• Getting...
• November 27, 2009

Geodon (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."

• Ran...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 16, 2020

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Bipolar Disorder "I had bad mania and needed to be on something. I couldn't go to sleep, crazy focused on everything and felt so scattered. My doctor recommended Geodon, and it worked for the first 2 months, but then it gave me horrible anxiety. I had to get off it and get on an anti-anxiety. I also had some bad side effects from Geodon- lots of vomiting and nausea, cravings, and anxiety."

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

Geodon (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."

• lkbra...
• February 9, 2009

Geodon (ziprasidone) for Bipolar Disorder "Geodon has been working great. I take 20mg twice a day along with Xanax. My psyciatrist 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 life saver for me."