Schizophrenia Medication

Common Questions about GEODON

How can GEODON help?

No drug schizophrenia medication works the same for everyone. And no drug controls all the signs of an illness all the time. But GEODON schizophrenia medication should help control symptoms of schizophrenia like:

Seeing or hearing things that are not there
Feeling nervous
Feeling angry
Feeling suspicious
Feeling confused

When will GEODON Schizophrenia Medication start to work?

When will GEODON start to work?

You may see some symptom improvement after 1 week. But each patient responds in his or her own way to the medicine. It may take a few weeks to get the full effect of GEODON schizophrenia medication .

What are the benefits and side effects of GEODON?

All medicines for schizophrenia, including GEODON, schizophrenia medication can cause side effects that may make people want to stop taking their medicine. Talk to your doctor before stopping your medicine.

Overall, people who take Geodon schizophrenia medication:

Overall, people who take GEODON schizophrenia medication :

Experience improvement in schizophrenia symptoms
Stay about the same weight
Have very few sexual problems due to the medicine
See little change in cholesterol levels related to the medicine

All medicines can cause side effects. GEODON schizophrenia medication may cause side effects in some people that may cause them to stop taking their medicine. The most common side effects are:

Feeling very tired or sleepy
Upset stomach
Constipation or diarrhea
Feeling dizzy
Muscle movements you are unable to control, such as tremor or shuffling
Rash
Restlessness
Increased cough/runny nose

Although these are the most common side effects of GEODON schizophrenia medication, others may happen. To learn more about side effects, talk to your doctor. Also be sure to tell your doctor if you have diarrhea, vomiting, or any other illness that could cause you to lose fluids.

How do I take GEODON?

Be sure to take GEODON with food and swallow capsules whole.
Take GEODON schizophrenia medication at the same time every day. This can help you remember to take GEODON.
If you miss a dose, just take your next dose of GEODON schizophrenia medication at the usual time of day. Do not take a double dose to make up for one you missed.
Medicine calendars or pill boxes can help you remember to take your medicine.

How long should I take GEODON?

Take your medicine schizophrenia medication until your doctor tells you to stop.
Take GEODON even when you start to feel better.
Staying on your medicine schizophrenia medicationcan help you avoid getting ill again.

What if I miss a dose of GEODON?

If you miss a dose, just take your next dose of GEODON schizophrenia medication at the same time the next day.
Do not take a double dose to make up for the one you missed.

What if I run out of GEODON?

Be sure to tell your doctor when you need more GEODON schizophrenia medication. Do this before you run out of your supply.

Call your doctor for a new prescription and take it to your local pharmacy
OR
Go to your local pharmacy, and ask them to call your doctor for you

What do GEODON capsules look like?

GEODON capsules are differentiated by pill color/size and are imprinted in black ink with "Pfizer" and a unique number:


Color	Blue/White	Blue/Blue	White/White	Blue/White
Imprint	Pfizer 396	Pfizer 397	Pfizer 398	Pfizer 399

Questions about GEODON Schizophrenia Medication

If you have questions about GEODON schizophrenia medication or the dosing that is right for you, ask your doctor.

Who should not take GEODON?

Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with atypical antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death compared to placebo. GEODON is not approved for the treatment of these patients.

GEODON schizophrenia medication has risks as well as benefits. One risk of GEODON is that it may change your heartbeat. It is not known if this is harmful. This possible risk may be greater with GEODON than with other medicines. Ask your doctor about this risk as well as why you may need to take GEODON.

You should not take GEODON schizophrenia medication if you are taking certain other drugs. Check the Product Information. It includes a list of these drugs. Be sure to tell your doctor about all the medicines you take. Tell your doctor about any heart problems you may have had.

Medicines like GEODON schizophrenia medication may raise the level of sugar in your blood. This can sometimes lead to more serious side effects. In patients treated with GEODON, there have been few reports of high blood sugar or diabetes. It is not known if GEODON caused these events.

GEODON schizophrenia medication may not be right for all patients. Only you and your doctor can tell if it is right for you. Please be sure to talk to your doctor about your GEODON treatment.

How can I make the most of my treatment with GEODON?

Talk to your doctor. Ask questions and learn as much as you can about GEODON schizophrenia medication. Working with your doctor is the key to managing your schizophrenia.

Be honest when talking with your doctor about how you feel.
Tell your doctor about any other medicines that you take.
Tell your doctor about any problems or changes for the better.
Tell your doctor about any medical problems in your family.

Always talk to your doctor when you have questions about symptoms, medicine, or anything else about your illness. This is the best way to get the most out of your schizophrenia medication treatment.

Answers to other common questions

GEODON is a prescription medicine. You should always take it the way your doctor says. Do not share it with others.
Keep GEODON and all other medicines away from children.
Do not drink alcohol, such as beer, wine, or hard liquor, while on GEODON.
Do not drive a car or run a machine until you are sure that you can do these things safely while taking GEODON.
Let your doctor know if you become pregnant while you are taking GEODON schizophrenia medication. You should also tell your doctor if you plan to become pregnant or want to breast-feed your baby.

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