Posted by SLS on May 24, 2001, at 8:20:37
In reply to Geodon side-effects, posted by Robin L. Rouch on May 23, 2001, at 18:02:04
> Has anyone found a comprehensive list of Geodon side-
> effects? I have recently started experiencing delusions
> and hallucinations (I am bipolar, NOT schizophrenic) and
> would like to know if they can be attributed to Geodon.
> If not Geodon, can they be attributed to Lamictal. I
> have found no information leading me to either conclusion.
Hi Robin.Based upon some of the activating effects reported by some people here, I would say that Geodon cannot be ruled out as the cause. Zyprexa, a drug that is some ways similar to Geodon, has been observed to precipitate mania. However, Lamictal has been reported infrequently to induce mania as well. I would be inclined to lower the dosage or discontinue Geodon temporarily to see if these symptoms disappear. If you were OK with Lamictal by itself and became mildly psychotic once Geodon was added, the choice of which to test first is obvious. Is there any chance that you are schizoaffective rather than just bipolar?
Craig, thanks for the link.
- Scott
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