Posted by medlib on August 3, 2001, at 0:11:42
In reply to Re: Can anyone help with a comparison?, posted by grapebubblegum on August 2, 2001, at 16:22:19
Hi again--
You asked about Geodon. I would still be taking it had I not developed extrapyramidal symptoms (jaw locking, muscle tremors). My experience with G. was so atypical, both on it and coming off of it, that my pdoc wanted to send it in to the manufacturer; but I couldn't be bothered (too devastated by the death of hope). It's the only med I've taken that took me anywhere near "normal."
Although I've felt that my G. experience was too weird to be of any use to others, Geodon *did* very effectively stop the panic attacks that withdrawing from the drug triggered. Just the smallest amount (maybe 1/4 of a 20 mg. capsule) was enough to eliminate all panic sxs in 20 min.--and without that protracted hangover of exhaustion and weakness afterward. (Of course, as panic disappeared, EPS *reappeared*.)
So..., although the company lit makes no reference to panic sxs, G. just might turn out to be a good choice for you. If you decide to try it, your pdoc will have samples (since it's new). It's a good idea to start low and take it with food (up to 60% more bioavailable). I found it activating and anorexic (delightful!); and it seemed to be completely gone in 12 hours, so 2x/day dosing is necessary to maintain levels.
Good luck and well wishes---medlib
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