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Nov 07, 2012, 10:33 AM
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Ive been on Geodon for about 6 weeks with no real improvement. I started on 40mg and Ive been on 80 for the last 2 weeks. At first it was doing well then it just kind of stopped.
Has anyone had success on a higher dose than 80mg? Also did you find it to be less sedating on a higher dose? Thanks in advance! Rob |
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Nov 07, 2012, 09:05 PM
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Check out askapatient.com for reviews of the med. As in any type of reviews, you get the horror stories along with the stories about how the med saved their life. I find them helpful as you can quickly read dozens of reviews posted by a cross section of users. Most of them tell you why they're on it and the dose so hopefully you can get an idea of how others responded to a higher dose.
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Nov 08, 2012, 02:12 AM
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If you decide on a higher dosage, make sure you get the EKG with it.
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Nov 13, 2012, 01:26 AM
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I had a rare side effect, unorgasmia, on high doses. I am now taking 80 mg and am doing just fine. I have neither mania nor psychosis. Very nice.
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Nov 13, 2012, 08:48 AM
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Geodon has been a life saver. I'm on 240 mg. Way above the usual cut off of 160 mg. I take it all at night now, b/c I started working and can't nap during the day. I get tired from it, but don't have a problem getting up in the morning. It has really helped with my hallucinations and psychosis. I've been on it for 2 years now.
Be careful going up on it. The first time I took it 5 years ago, my pdoc raised it too fast and I had a seizure. If that happens go to the ER, and tell them you need a congentin IV, then some of the congentin pills to take. I was really hesitant going on Geodon b/c of past experiences, but we took it slow, and I had no problems. |
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#6
Nov 14, 2012, 05:56 PM
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I've been on 120mg for a week and feel better than on 80 but there's still a lot a room for improvement. Is it too soon to up dose to 160 after a week? Would love to hear back from people. Thanks!
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Nov 14, 2012, 09:31 PM
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Nov 23, 2012, 09:55 PM
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I take 160MG geodon at bed time. I've been on it for a year. I am 100% drug and alcohol free.
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