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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Geodon (Ziprasidone) is an atypical antipsychotic drug that was developed to treat schizophrenia. It is also used to help control acute mania and treat mixed states among individuals with bipolar disorder. In some cases this drug is prescribed as an off-label treatment for depression, anxiety, autism, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), and aggression. The drug comes in oral (pill) form as well as an injection (intramuscular) form.It works primarily on the dopamine and serotonin receptors, but also has a fair effect on adrenergic and histamine receptors. It should be noted that it can inhibit the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine, but not dopamine. It is thought that Geodon works well for treating positive symptoms of schizophrenia (e.g. hallucinations) because it acts as a D2 dopamine receptor antagonist as well as a blockade at the 5-HT2A receptor.It is thought that the effects the drug has on serotonin receptors also may reduce negative symptoms of schizophrenia. Although this is a drug that may work well for many people, there often comes a time when an individual wants to withdraw from the medication. Reasons for withdrawal include: a desire for “natural” functioning, unbearable side effects, and/or minimal benefit from taking the drug.Factors that influence Geodon withdrawalBelow are various factors that influence a person’s withdrawal from Geodon. These factors include: time span over which the person took the drug, dosage, how quickly the person tapered from the drug, and other individual factors such as: environment, social support, etc.1. Time SpanHow long did you take Geodon? In general, the longer you took this medication, the more difficult it will be to withdraw. People that have taken this drug for years may experience severe symptoms at even slight reductions in dosage. In cases of people who haven’t been on the drug for a long term, the withdrawal symptoms may be relatively minimal.2. Dosage (20 mg to 100 mg)Most people taking Geodon for schizophrenia will start out at an initial dose of 20 mg twice daily. Over time, a person may gradually titrate their dosage upwards until they have successfully managed their symptoms. In
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