Posted by Mimi on May 25, 2003, at 19:15:40
In reply to Is Geodon a good med? Yes, for some. » Mimi, posted by medlib on May 25, 2003, at 16:12:16
> Hi Mimi--
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> Of all the psych med I've tried, Geodon is the only one which produced a complete remission of my symptoms of double depression. By the 3rd day, I was normal--for the first time in decades. I felt a bit like Rip Van Winkle waking up. Unfortunately, after 2 weeks, I developed severe extrapyramidal symptoms and had to discontinue Geodon. I would have given *anything* to be able to continue taking it. My pdoc switched me to Seroquel, which did nothing but make me sleepy.
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> As you can see from the replies you've gotten, PBers have had highly varied responses to Geodon; it's definitely a YMMV (your mileage may vary) type of med. Please let us know about your reactions to it. Good luck!---medlibWow! Medlib--
Thanks for posting your experience w/ Geodon. I, too, suffer from double depression and have for more than 25 years. It's my 3rd day on Geodon, and by coincidence, I remarked to myself today that I actually feel normal, in contrast to how I have felt for years. My depression at one time slipped over into aphasia about 6 years ago.
I'm taking 60mg/day as I am med sensitive. I'm still on Seroquel (have been for a year) w/ the aim of leaving it behind as it sedates me miserably. I have never experienced EPS or TD-- knock on wood.
I'll definitely keep all you psycho-babblers posted w/ my results. I love this site.
Mimi
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