Geodon
Active Ingredient(s): ZiprasidoneFDA Approved: * February 5, 2001
Pharm Company: * PFIZER
Category: Antipsychotic
Ziprasidone, sold under the brand name Geodon among others, is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.[3] It may be used by mouth and by injection into a muscle (IM).[3] The IM form may be used for acute agitation in people with schizophrenia.[3] Common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, and twitches.[4][5] Although it can also cause weight gain, the risk is ... [wikipedia]
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