I don't believe Geodon ever caused anxiety. I was on it at times when I had anxiety (probably something unrelated to Geodon) and times when I had zero anxiety. Of course we sometimes experience different side effects. Other than some sleepiness when I first started taking it (that went away), the only side effect I ever had from Geodon was akathisia, and that didn't start until 5.5 years after starting it. I took 160 mg most of 7 years.