clinic Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) How is it working for u compared to other antipsychotics ? Do u have sexual or cognitive side effects ? Do u take cogentin/artane with it ? Any other pros/cons ?clinic Edited October 6, 2015 by clinic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissaw72 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 I had to come off of it within a week or so after starting it because it made my heart race and blood pressure rise. Then I needed an EKG.However, I am only one person with these side effects. It works really well for a lot of people, just not me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattatron Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 How is it working for u compared to other antipsychotics ? Do u have sexual or cognitive side effects ? Do u take cogentin/artane with it ? Any other pros/cons ?clinicI've been on geodon for about a year and have adjusted to it pretty well with minimal noticeable side effects. I've only been on one other similar medication, abilify, and I didn't like it all that much. I just didn't have much of a response to it like I have with the Geodon. I was having psychotic, paranoid thoughts before I was put on it and those for the most part went away after I had been on it for a while. As far as sexual side effects go, its hard to say. I mean I don't have much drive in that area but I don't know if I can blame the geodon for that as I'm on other medications as well. I would be more likely to blame it on the zoloft.I had to look up what cogentin and artane were. I don't take those or anything like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nystagmus Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 geodon gave me anhedonia and dizzy spells until i changed meds. i'd say more but almost every time i mention my bad side effects i get chastised by people who are strictly pro medicine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivingbp Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 (edited) . Edited August 25, 2022 by survivingbp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crtclms Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Geodon made me so agitated I quit it within a week. And I'm someone who usually tries to tough out early side effects, but it was too awful. It works well for other people, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amosleigh Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I love Geodon and it's my favorite med in my cocktail. When I take it I find it very calming without sedation. It's been weight neutral and I feel it has helped my depression as an add on. I've taken it for two years now and had short periods that I had tried Abilify and Latuda, both with side effects.Went back to Geodon both times.My doctor has been trying to find a combo that will cover depression, anxiety, and OCD compulsions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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