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I read 20mg of geodon (ziprasidone) is more sedating than a higher dosage of geodon (ziprasidone) like 40mg. i remember feeling more sedated when i took it not any more though?

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Geodon (ziprasidone): Is completely unpredictable when it comes to sedation and activation or over activation. Best wishes.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 4/9/2016

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