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Contraindications for Geodon Use-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Geodon as follows: Do not take Geodon, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of Geodon. Discuss your history of allergic response to this medication with your physician, without fail. In the event of any current manifestations of any allergic response with this medication, report it to your physician or other health care personnel immediately, to check regarding your safety with continuing on intake of this [...]

Side Effects of Geodon-6

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Geodon as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Geodon can induce some dizziness and make one drowsy. Starting the medication at a low dose, watching for the response, and gradually changing the dose, to help optimum control of your symptoms, can contribute to controlling/reducing the risk for drowsiness and dizziness due to the medication. Geodon use can also result in sleep disturbance with poor quality sleep, hallucinations, restlessness, [...]

Side Effects of Geodon-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Geodon as follows: Musculoskeletal side-effects Geodon intake can also induce a life-threatening reaction called Neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Individuals taking Geodon can present with high fever, episodes of confusion, muscle rigidity, elevated blood pressure, and rapid heart rate. Severe cases can present with muscle breakdown, elevated potassium levels in the blood due to muscle destruction, life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias due to the elevated blood potassium, and seizures. Geodon intake carries the [...]

Side Effects of Geodon-4

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 [...]

Side Effects of Geodon-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Geodon as follows: Sexual side-effects Geodon intake carries the risk of increasing the levels of hormone prolactin in the body. Elevated prolactin levels in males can result in erectile dysfunction, reduced interest for sex, and growth of breast tissue. Occasionally, Geodon intake can also lead to painful and prolonged erections, contributing to reduced interest for sex. Elevated prolactin levels in females of reproductive age group can result [...]