Geodon
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Geodon can suppress the cough reflex; you may have trouble
clearing your airway. Some people taking Geodon also develop a
rash. Tell your doctor when this happens. If the rash doesn't clear
up with treatment, you may have to discontinue the drug.
Other antipsychotic medications have been known to interfere
with the body's temperature-regulating mechanism, causing the body
to overheat. Although this problem has not occurred with Geodon,
caution is still advisable. Avoid exposure to extreme heat,
strenuous exercise, and dehydration. There also is a remote chance
that this medication may cause abnormal, prolonged and painful
erections.
Certain antipsychotic drugs are associated with an increased
risk of developing high blood sugar, which on rare occasions has
led to coma or death. There have been only a few reports of
diabetes or blood sugar problems occurring in people using Geodon.
Still, it's important to see your doctor if you develop signs of
high blood sugar, including dry mouth, unusual thirst, increased
urination, and tiredness. If you have diabetes or have a high risk
of developing it, see your doctor regularly for blood sugar
testing.
Geodon is prescribed for the short-term treatment of rapid-onset
bipolar mania; it is not approved for preventing future episodes.
The effectiveness of the drug for treating mania for more than 3
weeks has not been studied.
Animal studies suggest that Geodon may increase the risk of
breast cancer, although human studies have not confirmed such a
risk. If you have a history of breast cancer, see your doctor
regularly for checkups.
The safety and effectiveness of Geodon have not been studied in
children.
Possible food and drug interactions when taking Geodon
Remember that you must never combine Geodon with any drug that
prolongs the part of the heartbeat known as the QT interval (see
"Most important fact about this drug"). Check with your doctor or
pharmacist if you have any doubts about a drug you're taking.
If Geodon is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of
either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially
important to check with your doctor before combining Geodon with
the following:
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Certain blood pressure medications
Drugs that boost the effects of dopamine such as Mirapex,
Parlodel, Permax, and Requip
Drugs that affect the brain and nervous system, such as
sedatives, tranquilizers, and antidepressants
Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
Levodopa (Larodopa, Sinet)
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