Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

-arsenic trioxide
-certain antibiotics like gatifloxacin, moxifloxacin, sparfloxacin
-certain medicines for irregular heart beat like amiodarone, dofetilide, flecainide, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol
-chlorpromazine
-cisapride
-dextromethorphan; quinidine
-dolasetron
-dronedarone
-droperidol
-halofantrine
-levomethadyl
-ketoconazole
-mefloquine
-mesoridazine
-metoclopramide
-other medicines that prolong the QT interval (cause an abnormal heart rhythm)
-pentamidine
-pimozide
-probucol
-tacrolimus
-thioridazine
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-alcohol
-antihistamines for allergy, cough, and cold
-carbamazepine
-certain medicines for anxiety or sleep
-certain medicines for depression like amitriptyline, fluoxetine, sertraline
-general anesthetics like halothane, isoflurane, methoxyflurane, propofol
-levodopa or other medicines for Parkinson''s disease
-medicines for blood pressure
-medicines for seizures
-medicines that relax muscles for surgery
-narcotic medicines for pain
-phenothiazines like perphenazine, prochlorperazine, trifluoperazine

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-dementia
-diabetes
-difficulty swallowing
-heart disease
-heart failure
-history of breast cancer
-history of irregular heartbeat
-history of stroke
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-low blood counts, like low white cell, platelet, or red cell counts
-low blood pressure
-Parkinson''s disease
-seizures
-suicidal thoughts, plans or attempt; a previous suicide attempt by you or a family member
-an unusual or allergic reaction to ziprasidone, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine. Tell your health care professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
This medicine may cause serious skin reactions. They can happen weeks to months after starting the medicine. Contact your health care provider right away if you notice fevers or flu-like symptoms with a rash. The rash may be red or purple and then turn into blisters or peeling of the skin. Or, you might notice a red rash with swelling of the face, lips or lymph nodes in your neck or under your arms.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this drug affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
This medicine can make you more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or tanning beds/booths.
This medicine may increase blood sugar. Ask your health care provider if changes in diet or medicines are needed if you have diabetes.
This drug can cause problems with controlling your body temperature. It can lower the response of your body to cold temperatures. If possible, stay indoors during cold weather. If you must go outdoors, wear warm clothes. It can also lower the response of your body to heat. Do not overheat. Do not over-exercise. Stay out of the sun when possible. If you must be in the sun, wear cool clothing. Drink plenty of water. If you have trouble controlling your body temperature, call your health care provider right away.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe.

This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.