Geodon Constant Chest Pain, Hospital Doctor, Blood Clots, Faucet, Uncontrollable Crying
Posted over a year ago
Within 5 days of beginning course of Geodon, 40mg daily, doc doubled my dosage to 80mg, began to have problems. Intensely manic, easily frightened, insomnia, terrifying dreams. I decided to get out of hospital ASAP and decide if to quit taking Geodon. On ... more »
Within 5 days of beginning course of Geodon, 40mg daily, doc doubled my dosage to 80mg, began to have problems. Intensely manic, easily frightened, insomnia, terrifying dreams. I decided to get out of hospital ASAP and decide if to quit taking Geodon.
On day six already my face was twitching, was irritable and manic, pacing, increasingly manic throughout day, decided to skip evening dose, keep total dosage same as before, 40mg. Began tripping around midnight and it was all downhill from there. Sleepless all night, by morning I had convulsions, increased heart rate, fear and anxiety, psychosis, uncontrollable crying. Had another seizure 12 hours later. Slept a little with help of Valium. Next day developed Parkinson's like symptoms, had my father not been there to help me, Lord knows what would have happened to me. Still awake in day 3 of withdrawal. Hoping the worst is over.
Rabnud - Seems like we are in the same boat here. Read my post and see what you think. I do hate this drug and can't wait to completely get off of it.
Pda - I wasn't taking this long enough to be addicted, however,
I was taking this in the hospital along with risperidone while in a severe manic state and it seemed to help none, in fact it made my symptoms worse. I did not sleep for about a week. I had extremely manic behavior and was destroying property of the hospital while on this drug, unaware of what I was actually doing.
I was then switched to lamotrigine and kept taking risperidone, and leveled off over the course of a couple weeks.
After another manic episode I was switched to lithium from lamotrigine, which has seemed to be the only thing to work for me.
Mmhurtuk - I too also had Parkisons symptoms but my doctor put me on a drug that would countaract those symptoms and it is called Cogentin.. i am on 1 mg two times a day and it has helped out alot. because i am on 60 mg of Geodon in the morning and 80 at night.. but i hope to get off of them soon.. good luck... take care bye
Hate_geodon - Now over two weeks since quitting Geodon. The worst of the seizures, convulsions, and wild mood swings seems to be over. I have had entire days without a seizure. Of course I was only on Geodon for 6 days. Still, today I had an hour-long seizure that was not at all pleasant. Thank God I was not driving at the time. I am applying for temporary disability in the state of CT. What the Social Security Administration offered me was $50/month! At this point, I don't think I can wait for the class action lawsuit. Either I will sue Pfizer, or the Hospital and the prescribing doctor. It seems that the side effects and withdrawal symptoms decline with time. I have also been taking Depakote and Valium to help knock down the worst of the convulsions, but it has required large doses - up to 2000mg of Depakote, or 60-80mg of valium. Either way, it is uncertain if this is a permanent condition. I would advise anyone taking Geodon to wean gradually off the medication, as withdrawal can be very hardcore, for at least two weeks. This drug is poison, and the drug pushers selling it should be held accountable like crack dealers. Anyone interested in a class action lawsuit please reply on this website.
Dmjones1 - My husband has also suffered side effects of geodon in the form of permanant brain damage due to seizure.
Ddcjm - My teenage son was prescribed 40 mg Geodon daily. On day 3, he was worse than I had ever seen him. He was hallucinating, frightened of everything, anxiety, unable to sleep, agitated etc... Dr. says he might be psychotic/bipolar or what you call schizoaffective, I don't know. Geodon definately is not the answer.
Ottopuppy - I want to sue also regarding Geodon
I have been on it for two weeks, my tongue hurts and is swollen, my gums are raw and swollen, I feel dizzy, easily frieghtened, cannot sleep soundly, horrible dreams, tremors like parkinsons. I am so afraid of what will happen if I stop taking it, since it is so bad taking it. Any insight would be helpful.
Thanks Frank
Frank Harbison
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St. Petersburg , Fl 33703
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Luebkert1 - I have been taking 160mg or more of Geodon for over a year. My doctor tapered off the Zyprexa and haldol to the point where I'm on 2.5mg Zyprexa and 180mg Geodon in addition to antidepressants. As I came off the zyprexa I had insomnia and anxiety. As I have acclimated to life with less medication the withdrawal symptoms have subsided and my mood and affect have improved dramatically. When I got down to 5mg Zyprexa and 160mg Geodon I began experiencing headaches that never seem to end. Anytime I think of anything pleasurable the headaches increase. I suspect this is due to ganglionic stimulation which was blocked by higher doses of Zyprexa. I am about ready for another lowering of the zyprexaand I'm sure there will be an increase in anxiety as a result. There is a website called theroadback.org. It details a program to get off of psychiatric medication by slowly decreasing it while also taking dietary supplements. If want to get off this medication then work with your doctor to slowly decrease it. The supplements are good for anyone even those not taking psychiatric medication. I have spent almost two years off of medication in the past and know I am heading towards a life without medication again. It's a slow process and which comes with an initial level of discomfort. Don't sacrifice quality of life but know that decreasing medication comes with withdrawal symptoms may subside with time. If you want to talk more about this feel free to ask any questions you want.
Kevin
Sweetjayna - I took Geodon for over 5 years and it was a living nightmare! I tried several times to stop taking it, but wasn't able to. Finally, last October, I stopped clean. It was hard not to take it, but I hated the side effects. e.i.~the tremors, the aggitation, the insomnia, the paranoia, the mania, the heart palpitations, the black-outs, the horrific nightmares, suicidial thoughts, never getting my period....it goes on. I'm sure you know!
Now that I'm off the poison, I still get tremors, and worse, I'm having heart problems! I'm afraid I'm going to die from it!
I'm mostly pissed off because I just recently read that Pfizer had lied about the case studies to the world in order to meet their antisipated profit goals on the drug. I hope someone does sue! Pfizer needs to take responsibility for lying to us! When I started taking Geodon in 2002, they assured me it was one of the safest drugs for treating psychriatric problems. I disagree. I would of been WAY better off not taking that dangerous drug! Good Luck and I'm glad you were able to get off of it!
~Michelle
Whackomom - Hello Everyone,
My good friend is currently in hosptial with neuroleptic malignancy syndrome. She almost died. High fever (103.4) tachycardia, muscle rigidity, shaky vision, rash, etc. This after only 4 days on Geodon.
Class action is being considered, how do we start?
Limiller - My brother-in-law is in a nursing home because of side effects of Geodon. He was diagnosed with dementia about 4 years ago, and the Mayo Clinic website specifically states “do not give to dementia patients”. He is 65. He went into a hospital because of behavioral problems and within 3 days of starting on Geodon was in a vegetable state. That was 8/13/08 He couldn’t talk, just sat and starred and drooled. He went in to the hospital walking and talking and my sister is now 10/9/08 planning a funeral. He was diagnosed with Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome at a second hospital. He has had a pace maker put in. He is hospitalized for the second time with renal failure. He has done nothing but yell for weeks now. He is so weak. He can’t talk, he is having seizures, muscle are ridged…the list goes on. A class action lawsuit is a great idea. Doctors need to be made aware of the side effects of these drugs and they need to know who not to give these drugs to.
Dontletitkillyou - Your not the only one.I went in the hospital,Doctor put me on 80mgs.twice a day.I could not walk,talk,I urinated on myself,I drooled like a faucet,I was having constant chest pain,among many other things.Two weeks later I was hospitalized,I had blood clots.Don't know if Geodon caused it,but I did't have them previous to taking it.
Kris122 - I can't even imagine what you are going through!! I was recently put on Geodon for 4 days, first dose was a shot then started me right on 40mg, and increased me to 80mg. Stopped taking it because I was always jittery and restless along with my teeth chattering all the time. I am on day 2 of not taking it.. Feel a bit nauseas and my heart rate is high, but I hope all will be well.... I know its nothing like what you are experiencing, but I hope it helps a little to know you are not alone!!!
Akotler - I'm going through the same. Second day on 80mg hard toung movements and felt like i was going to jump out of my skin. Doc gave me another drug to stop the restlessness, now down to 20ngs and i feel sick and can hardly sleep. I want to get off it now but know i have to cut back. Help.
Invisbleme - I have been on Geodon for 6 days.The fist morning after using my face would twitch and lock in place the nurse said i was lucky another 10 minutes my whole body would have locked up they gave me cogentin to counter react it but I think it makes it worse may eyes are beyond blurry I feel like I'am going blind,have horrible chest pains,I cant stop shaking my mind feels like it is being fried,I feel like these is killing me Iam 31,female and jumping out my skin to
Hate_geodon - So what's good, people? Are you ready to sue these bastards? Pfizer will just keep selling this poison until they are stopped.If we can get 20 or 30 people together on this, we can really do something. Will you be victims, or conquerors? The choice is yours!
Hate_geodon - From the Geodon page:
"Ziprasidone mesylate functions as an antagonist at the dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A and 5-HT1D receptors, and as an agonist at the 5-HT1A receptor. Ziprasidone mesylate also inhibits the synaptic reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine. The mechanism of action by which ziprasidone mesylate exerts its antischizophrenic effect is unknown but is potentially mediated through a combination of dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2 antagonism. This agent also has antagonistic activity against histamine H1 and alpha1-adrenergic receptors."
I did some research on this, really interesting stuff, horribly depressing, actually. Geodon is considered an antagonist on receptors that are believed to be affected by massive amounts of bee stings. Like, the number of bee stings it would take to send someone to the hospital, maybe not make it home. Furthermore, withdrawal symptoms closely match withdrawal symptoms for CRYSTAL METH. As far as extra-pyramidal symptoms, my understanding is that some of these symptoms are related to chronic dopamime deficit, possibly brought about by damage to the basal ganglia. Dopamime is produced in the Substantia Nigra region of the basal ganglia. The basal ganglia are attached to the cerebellum, which is vital to motor functions, speech, and other useful tasks.
That's interesting, because I had trouble with motor functions, speech, and memory, in addition to tremors and siezures. I am much better now, not taking barely anything.
Now, I'm no doctor, but I am a fairly intelligent person. Am I the only person who would look at that data, and be a little reluctant to prescribe such a medication? Rhetorical question. The whole system is rotten, from the FDA, to the DSM-IV, to the hospitals, and individual doctors. The Pharmaceutical industry is the second most profitable business in the USA at present. When there is that much money at stake, corruption is inevitable. Doctors have forgotten their Hyppocratic Oath. What does that make them? Glorified drug dealers.
Who is ready to take a hammer to the whole rotten structure? Let's smash it into pieces together!
Selling drugs that make people sick is generally illegal. Why aren't there any prosecutions in America?
Are you just going to let a rotten bunch of corrupt imbeciles ruin your lives, and possibly kill you? Or will you make a stand? Time is a-wasting.
Spiritsong - Hi, I'm not sure if this thread is still current but I'm trying to find anyone who might be having the same experiences as I am having. I was on Geodon for about a year and a half. It helped with my moods but the side effects became intolerable so I asked my doctor to help slowly wean me off. Now, ever since, I have been having these horrible chest pains on the Left side that literally feel like I am having a heart attack. I mean, next to childbirth, it's the worst pain I've ever experienced. Has anyone had any chest or heart related problems as a result of taking Geodon?
Keithsylvester - i went through a terrible experience taking geodon last june 2010 for only 2 days i was in the hospitol almost 6 hours where i felt paralyzed and couldnt breathe
i would like to talk to you to see what we can do
keith sylvester 716-931-5638
Ashbear27 - I just went to the doctor and she wants me to take geodon once in the am and three at night. After I read all the comments am not sure i should take this am only 27 years old and depressed.
Linka - This is my second night of taking geodon. I am having severe muscle spasms and pains in my arms and legs. Have taken a hot bath to try to sooth myself but nothing is working.. ..am watching the sun come up now after being up all night. Im stopping, no more for me. -Linka
Natalielj - I have been on Geodon twice, the first time was in 2003/4 but I didn't feel like it was working so I was switched to Abilify. I quit taking that all together in 2009. After having my psychotic symptoms (I have bipolar) flair up worse than ever about 6 months ago I have gone back on Geodon and I am still taking it. I have had the chest pains ever since and now I am undergoing testing for a stroke. I am 38 years old and way too young for this to be happening to me! Is there a class action lawsuit being filed? I am willing!!!
Natalielj - I have been on Geodon twice, the first time was in 2003/4 but I didn't feel like it was working so I was switched to Abilify. I quit taking that all together in 2009. After having my psychotic symptoms (I have bipolar) flair up worse than ever about 6 months ago I have gone back on Geodon and I am still taking it. I have had the chest pains ever since and now I am undergoing testing for a stroke. I am 38 years old and way too young for this to be happening to me! Is there a class action lawsuit being filed? I am willing!!!
Natalielj - I have been on Geodon twice, the first time was in 2003/4 but I didn't feel like it was working so I was switched to Abilify. I quit taking that all together in 2009. After having my psychotic symptoms (I have bipolar) flair up worse than ever about 6 months ago I have gone back on Geodon and I am still taking it. I have had the chest pains ever since and now I am undergoing testing for a stroke. I am 38 years old and way too young for this to be happening to me! Is there a class action lawsuit being filed? I am willing!!!
Robertgu - I am on Geodon 60mg 2x a day swithced to it from 7.5mg of zyprexia which probably
gave me diabetes and weight gain but i think zyprexia worked better...i was alittle manic a few months after going on geodon starting at 40mg 2x a day spending money and doing foolish things i didnt' do on zyprexia. it stopped and i did get paranoid and thats how i got raised to 60mg 2x a day, i guess that went ok the paranoia came down a bit not sure if i was cause of the increase in geodon but now i am experiencing racing thoughts and i'm thinking of asking the psychiatrist to go to the max dose of 80mg twice daily...
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