newbie73 Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Currently taking 60mg Adderall XR in the morning, 20mg Geodon before bedtime. I was on this combination for three weeks before pdoc added 10mg lexapro. 2 or 3 days after starting Lexapro, I developed tremors (bad ones), heavy nausea, and a sense of disconnectedness between what I wanted to say and what came out of my mouth. I stopped the Lexapro after 1 week, the side effects kept getting worse over the course of that week so I blamed Lex. Now it's been about 4 days and I still have tremors, I get dizzy very easy (forget about playing tennis, cannot do this anymore) and just have a sick, unwell feeling inside. Is this from the Lexapro or is it something that developed over time with Geodon usage? I've been on Geodon for close to 5 weeks now. I hate this feeling, it causes random brain zaps while I'm talking to coworkers (I got zapped while speaking with a partner, WTF!) Regardless of my craziness, I *DO NOT* want any such side effects to show up at work, that is intolerable as far as I am concerned. Any ideas about what could be wrong? If I stop Geodon, what is withdrawal like and how long does it last? FYI, I was given Geodon because my PDoc thinks I ramble too much (her words: You over-elaborate, go into far too much detail and don't get to the point quickly enough). Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loon-A-TiK Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Oh yes, for sure. I took Geodon and this happened to me too. Ask your pdoc about a beta blocker to calm the tremors. This could be a sign of EPS- something you DON'T WANT that is BAD. BTW- I HATE Geodon. It made me homocidal. It can work wonders for some people though, I'm sure. Just handle with care! I hope you feel better soon. Loon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie73 Posted May 22, 2006 Author Share Posted May 22, 2006 What is EPS? I swear I never felt at all wacky until I was given crazy pills. WTF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reba6465 Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Geodon gave me the brain zaps too. I was up to 160 mg and they were almost constant. I was a friggin zombie. BTW I am a tennis player too and my game went to shit. I am now on Abilify and feel great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unregistered Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 What is EPS? I swear I never felt at all wacky until I was given crazy pills. WTF See here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loon-A-TiK Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 EPS manifests itself in my body as a lot of weird shaking and weird feelings in my legs and arms. Sorry that "weird" is the best way to describe this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie73 Posted June 10, 2006 Author Share Posted June 10, 2006 WTF i have been off the geodon now for about 3 weeks and i still have tremors. they get really bad under any stress (playing tennis, meeting with boss)...how long will i have this bullshit? is it permanent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mindie Thomas Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 WTF i have been off the geodon now for about 3 weeks and i still have tremors. they get really bad under any stress (playing tennis, meeting with boss)...how long will i have this bullshit? is it permanent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mindie Thomas Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 WTF i have been off the geodon now for about 3 weeks and i still have tremors. they get really bad under any stress (playing tennis, meeting with boss)...how long will i have this bullshit? is it permanent? It could take several weeks for the tremors to stop. I was on it in conjunction with Lamictal and developed them so bad that I couldn't write and had trouble typing. I told my PDr, he took me off and put me on trazadone. Give it a little bit more time. If they haven't stopped then call your PDr. It's not common but they can be permanate. Daily RX: Lamictal 300mgs once a day; Trazadone up to 300mg at night; Topral for heart; Synthroid for thydroid. Have tried: Prozac, Effexor, Wellbutrin, Lamictal, Ambien, Lunesta, Abilify, Abilify w/ valium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anelize Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I am continually fascinated at how different our brains react to the same meds. Geodon is my wonder drug, so far. Abilify was AWFUL--tremors, zaps, the whole thing you described. I haven't had any of this on Geodon....weird, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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