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I used to take geodon (ziprasidone) could diet exercise lose weight on it took me awhile to fall asleep on it practitioner said dangerous with my meds is this true?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Geodon (ziprasidone) is a pretty: big gun to use for insomnia and "mood changes". The phentermine could be causing sleep problem. Unless you have a true indication for geodon (ziprasidone) - would look for less hard core alternatives. Stopping the phentermine may help your insomnia.

Dr Cattano and 7 doctors agreed

Answered 8/26/2014

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