Pros & Cons
Ziprasidone (Geodon) Pros and Cons
- 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.
- 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.
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