neptune93 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I was originally put on 40 mg of geodon at night with food. Then it would wear off by 10 am and make me think im going crazy with horrible anxiety and nausea. So it was switched to 20mg 2x day. But by early morning and early evening those doses would wear off, so now I take it breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Feel good during the day, but early mornings still suck. I like this med because it gives me energy, but feel like it causes anxiety after it wears off. Anyone ever take this med? Any tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiaB Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Moving to antipsychotic board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikl_pls Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 It's usually dosed twice daily with food (500 calories each time), so firstly, you might make sure you're eating enough with each dose, because if you don't eat enough, its absorption is vastly decreased. Personally, I've never had issues with anxiety with it wearing off though, so I can't speak for the side effects you're experiencing, though. The only advice I have is to make sure you're eating enough with each dose. Also, lower doses tend to be stimulating, middle doses are kind of neutral, while higher doses tend to be relaxing and even sedating (80 mg 2x/day for example). It could be that the low dose you're on could be too stimulating for you, and you may need a higher dose. Sorry I can't help more, I hope you get to the bottom of it. I know how it is when you find a med you like but have frustrating side effects with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceberg Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 So disclaimer I hate geodon...but for me I would take it at night and get what your describing. I would bolt awake at 4am and not go back to sleep until the night dose knocked me out again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savannah Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I never had any side effects at all. It was like taking a sugar pill. i took 160 mg all at night. Hope you get some relief soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destro Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 i take 80mg twice a day and 40mg at lunch. the only side effect is drowsiness for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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