Atypical Antipsychotic Drug

Taking GEODON

How to take GEODON

Be sure to take GEODON an atypical antipsychotic drug exactly as your doctor says.

Be sure to take GEODON with food and swallow capsules whole.
Take GEODON an atypical antipsychotic drug 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 an atypical antipsychotic drug 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.

An Atypical Antipsychotic Drug

Sometimes people stop taking their medicine once they start feeling better. Don't stop taking GEODON an atypical antipsychotic drug without talking to your doctor first. It is important to take your GEODON an atypical antipsychotic drug exactly as your doctor says, even when you start to feel better. If you keep taking GEODON an atypical antipsychotic drug , there is less chance you will get ill again.

GEODON an atypical antipsychotic drug can be taken at different doses, depending on what your doctor thinks is best for you. Your GEODON an atypical antipsychotic drug prescription may start at a lower dose and move to a higher dose depending on your response to the medicine. Keep in mind, GEODON an atypical antipsychotic drug can help treat your schizophrenia symptoms, not cure your disease.

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

GEODON Atypical Antipsychotic Drug

Your doctor will decide what works best for you and may change your dose of GEODON an atypical antipsychotic drug as needed. This may happen as early as the third day after starting GEODON.

If you have any questions about GEODON an atypical antipsychotic drug or the dosing that is right for you, ask your doctor.

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