I tried Geodon twice. First time was weird I was hypomanic from it in every way but for hours after each dose I couldn’t stay awake. I was in a pretty bad depression before I started it.
2nd time it didn’t make me sleepy at all - I actually had insomnia. No other signs of hypomania.
And not a bipolar / schizoaffective med really but avanza / mirtazapine I tried twice. First time it knocked me out every time I took it and gave me a massive appetite and huge weight gain. 2nd time about 10yrs later no sleepiness and no change in appetite.