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Prescription was zyprexa but tried some geodon (ziprasidone). eventually i tried zyprexa but no sleep so i added 80mg more of geodon (ziprasidone). next day i can't sleep again

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Stop experimenting!: It sounds like you may be experimenting on your own with these 2 medications. In some, either can cause inner restlessness called akathisia -- which would certainly interfere with sleep. Please talk with your psychiatrist about your medications so that you can get relief with less side effects.

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Answered 12/31/2014

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A member asked:

Prescription was zyprexa but tried some geodon (ziprasidone). eventually i tried zyprexa but no sleep so i added 80mg more of geodon (ziprasidone). next day i can't sleep again

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Dr Pizzo and another doctor agreed

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