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So my doctor wants me to start a new med, Geodon. Has anyone out there tried this and if so what were the side effects, etc? I plan to start it this weekend and was hoping for a little input as it is new on the market.
Posted on 05/06/08, 12:05 pm
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Reply #1 - 05/06/08  1:31pm
" Check back a page or 2, seems some one asked about it in the last week or so. 6-7 replys. Good and bad reactions to it. Just like all the other ones. hope this helps you. I seem to remember seeing this med. mentioned a few times when I scanned the Tx threads. "
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Reply #2 - 05/06/08  1:35pm
" i just started geodon a month ago. it really works as far as mood stability, and as far as side effects go, either it makes you super sleepy or really speedy... i feel both. groggy yet my hands tremble. its weird, but it works on my head.... so i'll deal with the sleepiness and shaky hands.... "
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