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Geodon (Ziprasidone)

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Updated October 21, 2006

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Definition:
Geodon - generic ziprasidone - is an atypical antipsychotic medication used in the treatment of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses with psychotic features.

There is a risk that Geodon could cause a potentially dangerous change in heart rhythm. For more on this, see Geodon Medication Profile.

Geodon has a far lower association with weight gain and hyperglycemia than Zyprexa (olanzapine).

See also Geodon Side Effects.
Pronunciation: JEE-oh-don (unconfirmed), zih-PRASS-ih-doan

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