Geodon (Ziprasidone) is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat schizophrenia, it has also been approved for acute treatment of mania also related to bipolar disorder. Geodon is the market name of zaprasidone.

There are many other medications that are used for treating social anxiety, Geodon is one more of those and the results may vary from person to person.

Geodon works by changing the chemical effects in the brain. When taking this medication you will need to follow your doctor instructions, your blood needs to be tested on a regular basis to make sure that you are not having harmful side effects, take this medications with food.

Geodon Side Effects

If you feel symptoms of allergic reaction, difficulty breathing, swelling in your lips, tongue, face or throat find medical help immediately.

Serious Side effects

• fainting, fast heart beat, dizziness
• fever, confusion, stiff muscles, sweating
• restless muscle movements in your eyes, neck, tongue, tremor
• hostility, agitation
• increased urination, weakness, extreme hunger
• painful penis erection

Minor side effects

• mild sin rash -anxiety, depressed mood, headache
• dorwsiness, dizziness
• muscle pain, twitching
• vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite
• cough, sore throat, stuffy nose
• weight gain

If you experience any of the serious side effects is recommended that you stop using Ziprasidone and call your doctor. If you experience any of the minor side effects you might want to talk to your doctor to be safe.

You need to be careful when you are taking Geodon, make sure that you tell your doctor what other medications, antidepressant or supplements you are taking. If you mix some medications with Geodon it can create some bad side effects, for example blood pressure medicine, cisapride, antibiotics, narcotic pain medication and others.

Also you need to be aware that Ziprasidone has caused hearth attack and pneumonia in older adults with dementia conditions.

Be careful when you are driving Ziprsidone can cause secondary effects that impair your reactions and thinking.

You should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any medication.

Reviews of Geodon (Ziprasidone)

The few reviews that i have seen about Geodon are positive, some people claim to have changed their life around by taking this medications, their anxiety problems have gone.

You should consult your doctor before taking any medication. Geodon reduces anxiety and thus helps with your problems of social anxiety, its not the ultimate solution but it can reduce your symptoms. You should always consider a behavioral therapy to completely control and overcome your social phobia with positive long term results.