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Feel like i was wrongly prescribed geodon (ziprasidone). how to withdraw?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Geodon (ziprasidone): U meant u do not have symptoms?, or maybe experienced side effects?. Your prescribing doctor is the best to consult, as he can clarify the issue at hand, and also help u taper the Geodon (ziprasidone) as warranted.

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Answered 1/12/2016

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