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Re: 40-80 Geodon - depression dose? » Sheilac

Posted by SLS on January 16, 2014, at 15:00:14

In reply to 40-80 Geodon - depression dose?, posted by Sheilac on January 16, 2014, at 12:55:08

> Doc called in 40mg caps to take either 1 or 2 a day.
>
> I feel like 40mg - 60mg probably helps with depression, but I also experience some agitation. I'm wondering if I would still get the AD feel from 80mg.
>
> I notice a distinct added stability with 80mg.
>
> Opinions?

Your observations reflect the prescribing practices of doctors. If you were treating depression, 40 mg/day is the dosage most often used successfully. For bipolar disorder, where affective instability exists, 80 - 120 mg/day is usually indicated. 20 mg/day often agitates people.


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