Posted by Brainbeard on November 24, 2010, at 2:29:26
In reply to Long term Geodon effects?, posted by SheilaC on November 15, 2010, at 16:16:06
... as per Philippa's request.
I've been studying Geodon extensively before and during the period I was taking it. The results of research studies boil down to this: Geodon prolongs the QT-interval mildly, but pronouncedly. Prolonging the QT-interval means influencing your heartbeat in such a manner that you are more prone to cardiac trouble. Note though that Geodon only causes a mild prolongation. This will not normally be a problem, but the risk can be greatly increased when you add other drugs that also prolong QT-interval. So that's something to keep in mind. Meanwhile, Geodon's effects on the heart are NOT dose-dependent. Even a very large dose would not prolong QT-interval much more than a small dose would. There have been reports of people taking an overdose, without any consequences for (cardiac) health.
As far as I know, long-term QT-prolongation by itself doesn't cause damage to the heart.Hope this helps.
> Has anyone been taking Geodon for a long period of time? I am wondering if it could have long term negative effects on my heart. My mother has acute atrial fib and takes heart medicine.
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> I currently do not have any heart problems, but I wonder if Geodon could damage my heart in the long term. I know that all meds have side effects and issues.
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> Especially because I also take Adderall. Ugh - am I doing damage to my heart?
Current meds: clomipramine 225mg, fluvoxamine (Luvox) 50mg, dexamphetamine 5-10mg, bethanechol 20-60mg. As needed/wanted: oxazepam 5-20mg.
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