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Can a therapeutic effect be achieved with low dosage of geodon? i used to take 1000 mg depakote and that wasn't working for my bipolar. increasing the depakote led to huge hunger and weight gain. my doc decreased the depakote to 750mg and put me on geod
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Individual : Individual sensitivity to drugs could vary widely from person to person. Therefore, it might be possible to find the dose of Geodon (ziprasidone) that is optimal for you. This is a process of trial and error and there is a significant potential for relapse. You should discuss this with your doctor and together decide on the best course of action.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Depends: Geodon (ziprasidone) most effective dose is the one that produces relief for the patient. The condition being treated may also predict what the dose range will be. As a reminder, Geodon (ziprasidone) must be taken with food to ensure it is absorbed from the GI tract.
Answered 6/25/2014
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