I take Geodon for manic depression. The problem is that I can't sleep for a second without it. But Geodon does not cause sedation. Actually one of the side effects is insomnia. Still, I need Geodon to sleep. Why?
2006-10-20 18:20:07 · 16 answers · asked by Grassroots 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I have the very same problem... I started out taking 80mg of Geodon every day. The doctor reduced me to 60mg then 40 mg. Since then I have stop seeing my doctor and waiting on the VA to call me for induction to their medical treatment. I have been on the last refill and only taking 40mgs EVERY other day. I noticed on the nights I don't take it I stay up til 2am. And the next day I will be very irritable. On the nights I do take it I go to sleep around 8 pm. When I did take it I noticed I had to take it at 6:00 pm. If I took it any earlier I was anxious. Any later and I couldn't go to sleep until later then I would be tired the next day. One thing about it is I allot of bad dreams or allot of times I wake up cause I know its a dream. So I don't sleep well. But it does seem to make me think clearly.
2006-10-24 03:41:22 · answer #1 · answered by bush_is_an_idot 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many meds affect different people in many different ways. Geodon may cause insomnia in some but obviously not you. Since you need it for the manic depression then continue to take it and if it helps you to sleep ...BONUS. Maybe because it's an antipsychotic it's keeping your mind on an even keel and if your mind is calmer then you're more likely to be able to sleep better. My son takes Seroquel(quetiapine), an antipsychotic, and it helps him sleep.
2006-10-20 18:44:37 · answer #2 · answered by lookwid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a person has schizophrenia, there is something wrong with their brain. It hasn't been figured yet EXACTLY how there is soemthing wrong, but there is no more serious debate that there is something physically wrong. So cognitive behavioral therapy will never treat it. Maybe a person could be less stressed tho, and get support for taking the horrible medicine, tho (lots of side effects). So therapy would help some people. I've met a lot of people who seemed to be unable to benefit much from therapy tho (too spacey, not intelligent enough, do not know they have an illness, that type of thing).
2016-03-18 22:22:43 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many doctors do not tell patients about the full range of side effects because the are worried about having to answer too many questions. The shorter your doctor's visit the sooner he can see his next patient and make more money. You need to read all the prescribing information for this medication. It can be found in the PDR (Physicians Desk Reference) there is an on-line version. Chances are your doctor will hide this information from you.
Try this, print out this perscibing information found on:
www.geodon.com
Take the print ouut into the doctor's office with a list of questions and watch how easily the doctor gets frustrated.
2006-10-20 18:48:01 · answer #4 · answered by potential tourist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever read the package insert? Even the experts can't explain how some of these meds work. Just be glad it works for you. Call a pharmacist during the off hours and see if they have a theory. Every brain reacts differently to meds. Look at the ADD/ADHD kids who take Ritalin to calm down. Many people swear by a cup of coffee. If they don't have the coffee, they can't fall asleep. Hope your bipolar isn't wrecking things for you. Best of luck!
2006-10-20 18:32:31 · answer #5 · answered by whrldpz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was on Geodon also and had the same effect. It can block a transmitter in your brain that causes you to get the signal for sleep. Seroquil is alot like that too. They are hard to get off of, you arnt suppost to Just stop them, you have to ween yourself because of their potency. Medications are serious stuff, and alot of people dont really take their possible side effects seriously. Always be aware and do your homework before starting, or stopping or combining meds.. they pdocs dont always notice, or care about these things when they perscribe them...sadly. they just give you another pill to counteract the other effects... I mixed a Caffine pill with my geodon once, and ended up in the ER with taccacardia, and could have died. GOODLUCK
2006-10-21 16:45:40 · answer #6 · answered by code_blue_girl 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
different medications work differently on different people. ritalin is a stimulant, but is used to calm down hyperactive children. although your medication is not a sedative, it does bring you out of your depression, which probably gives you the peace of mind to sleep.
why question it? if it's working, that's a good thing. sleep well, and be happy!
2006-10-20 18:31:00 · answer #7 · answered by hop0409 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mirtazapine 7.5 mg induce sleep. Ask your doctor's opinion.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirtazapine
There are a lot of other drugs to treat Manic depression.
Read this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treatment_of_bipolar_disorder
Do not stop or take drugs without your doctor's permission.
2006-10-20 18:38:59 · answer #8 · answered by Ajeesh Kumar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take Geodon for major depression. I have so much trouble sleeping anyway, so the Geodon doesn't seem to bother that. But, my doctor did say to take it at night at bedtime. Talk to your doctor about changing dosage.
2006-10-20 18:30:01 · answer #9 · answered by lisacantcook 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Antipsychotic medications help you sleep they are sedating
2016-09-29 18:27:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋