Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Geodon as follows: Geodon can induce some dizziness and make one drowsy. Geodon carries the risk of lowering the blood pressure, leading to episodes of hypotension that can contribute to the dizziness caused by the medication. Starting the medication at a low dose and gradually increasing the dose, to help optimum control of your symptoms, can contribute to reducing the risk for drowsiness and dizziness [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Geodon as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Geodon is extensively metabolized in the liver and the inactive metabolites are excreted [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Geodon as follows: Geodon carries the risk of suppressing production of white blood cells from the bone marrow and lead to agranulocytosis. Reduced white blood cell count can contribute to lowered immunity, thus resulting in frequent fever, chills, sore throat, and risk for frequent infections. Individuals with history of agranulocytosis and opportunistic infections can be at increased risk for aggravation of the condition with Geodon and so, Geodon [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Geodon as follows: Geodon use, while exerting depressive effect on the brain and central nervous system, can also cause depression of the respiratory center in the brain. This induces slowing down of respirations, resulting in reduced gas exchange, and the breathing pattern can become irregular and interrupted, especially during sleep. Geodon must be administered with extreme caution in individuals with history of breathing disorders, such as, asthma, COPD, [...]

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 [...]