Ziprasidone

( Geodon )

Last Reviewed: Nov 11, 2024

Pros & Cons


Ziprasidone (Geodon) Pros and Cons

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  • Ziprasidone is available in capsule form to take by mouth.
  • There is a lower-cost generic available.
  • Ziprasidone is less likely to cause weight gain compared to certain other antipsychotic drugs such as olanzapine and clozapine.

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  • You need to take ziprasidone twice a day.
  • This medication must be taken with food.
  • It can take several weeks for you to notice an improvement in your symptoms after starting ziprasidone treatment.