Description

Geodon (generic name: ziprasidone; brand names include: Zipsydon / Zeldox) belongs to a group of medicines called antipsychotics.

Geodon is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia that may include:

hearing voices that are not there
seeing or sensing things which are not true
mistaken beliefs
having morbid suspicions
becoming withdrawn
feeling depressed or anxious

In a one-year clinical trial, Geodon was also shown to delay and reduce the rate of relapse.

Geodon is also a treatment for acute manic and mixed episodes associated with bipolar disorder. Symptoms of acute manic or mixed episodes may include:

Extremely high or irritable mood
Increased energy, activity, and restlessness
Racing thoughts or talking very fast
Being easily distracted
Feeling little need for sleep

In clinical trials, Geodon improved symptoms of acute manic and mixed episodes.