Geodon - Bipolar Disorder Message Board

missmoody · 09-11-2002, 06:14 PM

I am Bipolar and my P-doc just took me off of Risperdal because it made me too sick to function. She replaced Risperdal with Geodon today. I am now on Remeron, Gabitril, and Geodon. Does anyone know anything about Geodon? What are the side effects and does it make you drowsy? i am really interested in finding out if it helps you lose weight. Remeron made me gain 50 pounds in 2 months so I want to take some weight off. So what are the side effects, does it make you gain weight, and does it help with the Bipolar symptoms?
Thanks in advance.

ultreya816 · 09-11-2002, 07:35 PM

HI, Im not sure about your other drugs, but IM glad youre not taking risperdal anymore! I had severe side effects from it several years ago and ended up on a heart monitor, with my heart beating an extra 500bpm!. I am having good luck right now with Paxil cr and topamax.Hopefully someone else may be familiar with your meds and able to help.

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ULTREYA! Moving forward with courage

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bev52 · 09-11-2002, 07:56 PM

Hi Missmoody,
Sorry to hear you've had a rough time. I too am bipolar and gained alot of weight on Zyprexa. I've heard other people say they didn't gain any weight.
I was on Geodon for awhile. I'm always reluctant to say it worked well - or it didn't work well, since all of our body chemistries are so different. I know this isn't very helpful, but it's just a thing I have about meds, and giving advice. I thought I did pretty well on it, but everybody that knew me said I acted a little spacey. I dunno, I felt fine. I'm not on it anymore because all of my friends and family made such a big deal out of it. I probably shouldn't have listened but, hind sight is 20/20.
Hope it works for you and don't let people change your mind if you're happy w/it.
Best Wishes,
leppi

missmoody · 09-21-2002, 11:11 PM

Okay, I have been on the Geodon for a week or two now and I hate it. It makes me dizzy but mostly sleepy. I am too sleepy to stay awake during the day and find myself napping. I stopped taking it because it makes me feel like I am high and I am not into that. I guess we will have to try something else.

rv02tx · 09-18-2003, 02:20 PM

i take Geodon, only at bedtime, just 40mg. this way it doesn't impact my thinking during the day and I sleep well.