Ziprasidone (Geodon) Side Effects

Possible side effects of ziprasidone are listed below. Call your doctor if they are severe or continue after a few days:

• Headache
• Low energy
• Restlessness
• Anxiety
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Loss of appetite
• Muscle pain
• Dizziness
• Unsteadiness or poor balance
• Cough
• Runny nose
• Weight gain
• Breast enlargement or breast discharge
• Changes in the menstrual cycle (late or missed period)
• Decreased sexual function

Rarely, ziprasidone can cause more serious side effects. Call your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical attention if you develop the following serious symptoms:

• Abnormal, uncontrolled movements of the face or body
• Fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
• Serious skin reactions with rash, hives, itching, blistering, or peeling skin
• Swollen glands
• Mouth sores
• Fever or chills
• Stiff muscles
• Shakiness
• Sweating
• Falls
• Confusion
• Loss of consciousness
• A painful or prolonged erection lasting more than 4 hours

The above list may not include all the potential side effects of ziprasidone. Contact your healthcare provider if your side effects are unusual or severe or if they do not get better over time. You can also report unusual side effects to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Ziprasidone (Geodon) Overdose: In case of an overdose of ziprasidone, call your doctor immediately. You can also call the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. Call 911 if a person has stopped responding, lost consciousness, had a seizure, or stopped breathing. Signs and symptoms of a ziprasidone overdose may include drowsiness, slurred speech, anxiety, and uncontrolled movements or shaking.

Source: FDA