Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Geodon as follows:
Gastrointestinal side-effects
- Geodon use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking dose of Geodon with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication.
- Geodon can also induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help with symptomatic relief of dry mouth. Proper hydration measures and compliance with daily fluid intake recommendations can help with relief from constipation. If you experience any further bothersome constipation, report it to your physician for a recommendation on laxative/stool softener use. Observing compliance with fiber intake recommendations in the diet can also help with preventing episodes of constipation with the medication.
- Geodon use can also result in mild burning sensation of the stomach, stomach upset, and occasional episodes of diarrhea, which can be self-limiting and resolve in due course of time. Proper hydration measures and compliance with fluid resuscitation recommendations can help with relief from diarrhea. Observing compliance with any OTC or prescribed antacids can help with the burning sensation in the stomach. If you experience any further bothersome gastrointestinal symptoms, report it to your physician or home health personnel for further recommendations.
