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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Part of the National Institutes of Health. NIMH’s mission is to reduce the burden of mental illness and behavioral disorders through research on mind, brain, and behavior. Aims to raise awareness about treatment and eventually prevention of these disabling conditions that affect millions of Americans. The URL below links to a page with information about bipolar disorder.

Office of Communications
6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 8184, MSC 9663
Bethesda, MD 20892-9663
(301) 443-4513; 1-866-615-6464
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformation/bipolarmenu.cfm

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Works to eradicate mental illness and improve the quality of life of all whose lives are affected by these diseases.

Colonial Place Three
2107 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201-3042
(703) 524-7600; NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264
http://www.nami.org

National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD)
A leading organization funding research in brain disorders. Since 1987, NARSAD has awarded $115.9 million in grants to 1,372 scientists at 175 leading universities and research centers worldwide. Grantees are chosen by NARSAD’s Scientific Review Council, which is composed of 72 scientists and academic leaders.

60 Cutter Mill Road, Suite 404
Great Neck, NY 11021
1-800-829-8289
http://www.narsad.org

National Mental Health Association
Oldest and largest non-profit organization in the US, with more than 340 affiliates nationwide. Addresses all aspects of mental health and mental illness. Aims to improve the mental health of all Americans, especially the 54 million individuals with mental disorders, through advocacy, education, research, and service.

2001 N Beauregard Street, 12th Floor
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 684-7722; 1-800-969-6642
http://www.nmha.org

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) offers free information and referrals to patient-run support groups. DBSA’s Web site offers up-to-date, easy-to-understand information about depression, bipolar disorder, and their treatments, along with screening tools, personal stories, downloadable brochures, mood trackers, interactive forums, and help advocating for better access to care.

http://www.DBSAlliance.org

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Dedicated to funding research, developing prevention initiatives, and offering educational programs and conferences for survivors, mental health professionals, physicians, and the public.

120 Wall Street, 22nd Floor
New York, NY 10005
1-888-333-2377
http://www.afsp.org

American Psychiatric Association
A medical specialty society recognized worldwide that works to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all people with mental disorders, substance-related disorders, and mental retardation disorders. The URL below links to a site that offers information on bipolar disorder.

1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1825
Arlington, VA 22209-3901
(703) 907-7300
http://www.psych.org

American Psychological Association
The largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. Its membership includes more than 150,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students. The aim is to advance psychology as a science, a profession, and a means of promoting health, education, and human welfare. The URL below links to a page that offers support resources.

750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
1-800-374-2721
http://helping.apa.org

The Center for Mental Health Services
Charged with leading the national system that delivers mental health services. Aims to provide treatment and support services for adults with mental disorders and children with serious emotional problems.

1 Choke Cherry Road, 6th Floor
Rockville, MD 20850
1-800-789-2647; TDD: 1-866-889-2647
http://www.mentalhealth.org

Partnership for Prescription Assistance
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance unites America’s pharmaceutical companies, doctors, patient advocacy organizations, and civic groups to help low-income, uninsured patients get free or nearly free brand-name medicines. It aims to increase awareness of and enrollment in patient assistance programs for those who may be eligible.

1-888-477-2669
http://www.pparx.org

MedlinePlus
Trusted source of information from the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library. Offers extensive information from dependable sources on over 650 diseases and conditions. Also offers list of hospitals and doctors, a medical encyclopedia, dictionary, and much more.

Reference and Customer Services
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894
1-888-346-3656
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/

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Important Safety Information

Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis (having lost touch with reality due to confusion and memory loss) treated with this type of medicine are at an increased risk of death, compared to placebo (sugar pill). GEODON is not approved for treating these patients.

You should not take GEODON if you have certain kinds of heart conditions or take certain medicines. GEODON may increase the risk of changes to your heart rhythm. It is important to talk to your doctor about this possible side effect. And be sure to call your doctor right away if you faint, pass out, or feel a change in your heartbeat.

Serious side effects can occur with any antipsychotic medicine, including GEODON. Tell your doctor right away if you experience a high fever, stiff muscles, shaking, confusion, sweating, or increased heart rate or blood pressure. These can be signs of a rare condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS).

Also tell your doctor if you experience abnormal or uncontrollable facial or body movements. These could be a sign of tardive dyskinesia (TD), which may become permanent.

Medicines like GEODON may raise blood sugar levels. There have been few reports of high blood sugar or diabetes in patients who take GEODON. It is not known if GEODON was the cause.

If you experience a rash, lightheadedness, or seizures while taking GEODON, tell your doctor.

The most common side effects for patients taking GEODON for bipolar mania include sleepiness, abnormal muscle movements (such as tremors, shuffling, and uncontrolled movement), dizziness, and restlessness.

The most common side effects for patients taking GEODON for schizophrenia include sleepiness, increased cough, and runny nose.

In short-term schizophrenia clinical trials, 10% of GEODON-treated patients experienced a weight gain of ≥7% of body weight vs. 4% for placebo.

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