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Geodon: Fda Alert
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In August 2004, the FDA forced Pfizer to place warnings on Geodon for hyperglycemia and diabetes, but to this day Pfizer refuses to place a warning for the heart and neurological conditions. These conditions include torsade de points, a form of ventricular tachycardia, and Tardive Dyskinesia, a disease affecting the brain which causes involuntary movements. Since 2001, the FDA received multiple reports of heart beat abnormalities and unexplained deaths among Geodon users.
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Geodon may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages. To minimize dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a seated or lying position.
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Geodon is used to treat both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia. Positive symptoms include hallucinations and delusions, while negative symptoms can include social withdrawal and apathy. Although not FDA approved for bipolar disorder, it is often used to treat mania in adults and children.
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While you are taking Geodon, you may be more sensitive to temperature extremes such as very hot or cold conditions. Avoid getting too cold, or becoming overheated or dehydrated. Drink plenty of fluids, especially in hot weather and during exercise. It is easier to become dangerously overheated and dehydrated while you are taking Geodon. Geodon can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
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