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A member asked:

What do you advise if i'm taking lamictal and geodon (ziprasidone) for bipolar but haveing a hard time with the geadon, just start taking it and?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not sure what: problems you are experiencing - so can't provide you with specific feedback. Please let your doctor know promptly about any significant side effects.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 6/27/2014

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