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Does High Geodon Dosage Cause Excessive Sleepiness?

Been taking geodon 2 on AM and 2 at night, but I can t function daily even if I go to bed, take pm dose at 8pm. I sleep 16-18 or more hours a day. If i take at 9-10pm then i get up at 12 noon and sitnwith my eyes closed and have to go back to bed.??? Is my dose too strong? O was started on this same dose on the psy. Hosp over a yr ago.
posted on Mon, 6 Mar 2017
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Hi,

Geodon is composed of 'Ziprasidone', which is an atypical antipsychotic that is used for the treatment of schizophrenia as well as acute mania and mixed states associated with bipolar disorder.

Common side effects include a headache, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, and twitches.

Dosage depends on the underlying disorder that has been treated. Hence, kindly consult your doctor and explain the side effects what you are experiencing, so that it can be reviewed clinically and dosage can be altered accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ashakiran S,
General & Family Physician
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Does High Geodon Dosage Cause Excessive Sleepiness?

Hi, Geodon is composed of Ziprasidone , which is an atypical antipsychotic that is used for the treatment of schizophrenia as well as acute mania and mixed states associated with bipolar disorder. Common side effects include a headache, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, and twitches. Dosage depends on the underlying disorder that has been treated. Hence, kindly consult your doctor and explain the side effects what you are experiencing, so that it can be reviewed clinically and dosage can be altered accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician