Does Geodon cause tremors?
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Stacy Wiegman answered:Geodon (ziprasidone), an antipsychotic drug used for treating schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, can cause tremors -- unusual movements of your face or body that you can't control. If this side effect is severe or interferes with your quality of life, talk to your doctor. He or she may need to modify your medication plan, dosage or timing.Geodon (ziprasidone), an antipsychotic drug used for treating schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, can cause tremors -- unusual movements of your face or body that you can't control. If this side effect is severe or interferes with your... More -
MediGuard answered:Tremor is a side effect reported with this medication. Since it is a relatively new medication, there is not a lot of information about long term effects. You can ask your doctor about possibly decreasing your dose and see if that makes a difference in your side effect.Tremor is a side effect reported with this medication. Since it is a relatively new medication, there is not a lot of information about long term effects. You can ask your doctor about possibly decreasing your dose and see if that makes... More
