Posted by tgo on June 14, 2007, at 22:00:15
In reply to Geodon for severe mood swings???, posted by Colleen D. on June 14, 2007, at 20:04:06
Colleen,
I'm kind of borderline bipolar. I think I have it because I'm so moody. From the rage, irritability, and anxiety, it sounds to me like you have it. You can have it in degrees though - just a little or a lot. I had to ask for a mood stabilizer because I could tell I was overreacting to things and just so moody all the time. My NP gave me Geodon and it is helping quite a bit! I think it does work. I am taking 180 mg at bedtime and 40 mg prozac in the morning. I also take klonopin as needed.
I have more energy and motivation and am happier with less anxiety and definitely less moody. The only thing is mine wears off after 22 hrs, so around 8 pm every night, my mood goes down and I can feel it wear off. I might try asking for a dose increase next time I see the NP (nurse practitioner).
Has anyone had any weight gain from Geodon??? I've heard it's supposed to be weight neutral, but we all have such different effects from these meds. I have gained 5 pounds in the last month, but I also started the birth control pill at the same time and I know you can gain 5 pounds or so from that. Let me know if you gain any weight on it, cause if I gain weight, I'm switching to something else.
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