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just started Geodone (sp?)

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Finally, after two months of waiting I finally got in to see a doc for a prescription. He is starting me on Geodone 1 a day. I requested anabuse because drinking makes me makes bad decisions and meds and alcohol aren't good together. He also gave me capral which decreases the desire to drink.
Can anyone share their experiences with any of these drugs?
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Geodon left me with a heart murmur that I will have for life.Read the pamphlet that comes with the meds to be very aware of all the side effects and google it would be my suggestion.Good luck:)
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Geodon made me very weak and tired. I also felt like I was in a cloud all the time. I just couldn't take it.
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Before I was treated for bi-polar I drank quite a bit. I am now on zoloft and Lamictal and once I got to full dosage I find I not only don't want it, It doesn't taste very good anymore. If you are just starting treatment maybe that will be your answer. Good luck
CarlaBentley
CarlaBentley
I was put on Geoden for sleep. It only worked the first couple of nights. After that, it seemed to do nothing for me.
I'm currently on Lamictal and Seroquel.
Before I was diagnosed with BP and treated, I drank heavily and considered myself to be an alcoholic. In fact, I had been diagnosed as one many years ago.
It surprised the heck out of me that I lost my 'thirst' for it, after starting my BP meds. I guess I WAS just self medicaing!! I hope it works out the same for you; that you quit craving it.
Good luck and take care!!
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Geodon made me very weak and tired as well. I slept between 12-16 hours a day and became extremely depressed. It also gave me a heart murmur.
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Geodon works great for me but I have to take it at night because it makes me sleepy. No hangover in the morning though.
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