Ziprasidone Hcl

Alternate Name: Geodon

Description: Geodon is an antipsychotic medication prescribed for the treatment of mental disorders, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Ziprasidone is the generic version of Geodon. On average, Geodon is priced at about $1,412 for a supply of 60, 80 mg capsules. Take advantage of our LowerMyRx discount to receive a typical Geodon discount of up to 80% off of the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Capsule

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antipsychotic

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 20 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, blood or bone marrow problems, diabetes, high cholesterol, trouble swallowing, or a history of seizures or breast cancer. Tell your doctor if you have heart rhythm problems or any heart or blood vessel problems, including low blood pressure, heart failure, or a history of a heart attack. This medicine may cause the following problems:Heart rhythm problems, including QT prolongationSerotonin syndrome (when used with certain other medicines)Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (possibly life-threatening neurological disorder)Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), which can damage organs, including the liver, kidney, or heartSerious skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndromeTardive dyskinesia (trouble controlling muscle movements) This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy, or may cause trouble with thinking or controlling body movements, which may lead to falls, fractures, or other injuries. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy. You may get overheated more easily while you are using this medicine. Use caution when you exercise strenuously or are outside in hot weather. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Increased thirst, hunger, or urination Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting Painful, prolonged erection of your penis Twitching or muscle movements you cannot control (especially in your face, tongue, or jaw) Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how ziprasidone works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Amphetamine, buspirone, carbamazepine, ketoconazole, levodopa, lithium, tryptophan, St John's wortBlood pressure medicineDiuretic (water pill)Medicine to treat depression (including SNRIs, SSRIs, TCAs), You may get overheated more easily while you are using this medicine. Use caution when you exercise strenuously or are outside in hot weather. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Do not use this medicine together with amiodarone, arsenic trioxide, chlorpromazine, disopyramide, dofetilide, dolasetron mesylate, droperidol, gatifloxacin, halofantrine, levomethadyl acetate, mefloquine, mesoridazine, moxifloxacin, pentamidine, pimozide, probucol, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol, sparfloxacin, tacrolimus, or thioridazine., Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor (MAOI), including linezolid or methylene blue injection within the past 14 days. If you are using an MAO inhibitor, take it at least 3 days after stopping ziprasidone., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.