Posted by Zo on July 10, 2001, at 15:03:57
In reply to GEODON, any stories, info please, posted by chloe on July 10, 2001, at 9:17:14
> This med is very new, and was hoping to hear so personal experiences with it. Any successes? What are the main side effects? Activating or sedating?
We were looking for a replacement for Xyprexa - Geodon was released specifically to compete with Zyprexa, because it has not been shown to cause the weight gain - but I found it to be nothing but sedating. Zyprexa might be worth a try - it's covered by insurance, and not everyone has the weight gain. And there's also Risperidol, which I've just started, and several other atypical APs; I don't know why Geodon would be anyone's first choice, considering the expense.
Good luck,
Zo
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