I lost 50 lbs shortly after starting on Geodon. Ive been taking it about 5 years now. I take 80 mgs 4 times a day and I usually take it with a meal or light snack. It helps me a lot. I've had very few manic episodes while on the Geodon and that's a big improvement. It doesn't make me sleepy. but I have noticed my hair is thinning. For me its been a miracle drug.