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A 25-year-old male asked:
Do i need to take cogentin and geodon (ziprasidone) together or can i just take geodon (ziprasidone)?
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
The congentin was : Likely prescribed to protect against a potential side effect from atypical antipsychotics called akathesia. That decision should be made between you and your psychiatrist. Take care.
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Dr. Dheeraj Rainaanswered
Psychiatry 31 years experience
Speak to Ur doc: It depends on geodon's effect on your body. Only your treating doc ca help answer this question in a way that is meaningful to you.
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Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Geodon/Cogentin: Cogentin treats side-effects of Geodon (ziprasidone). Review with your prescribing doctor.
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Last updated Nov 28, 2017
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