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Reviewer: S.Leonard, 13-18 Female (Patient)
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I've been on this med for a little over a year. I'm very satisfied with it. It puts me to sleep at night, it keeps me calm during the day. At first I did feel sleepy but about after a week I felt fine.
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Reviewer: Renee, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Reviewer: cofe42, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Reviewer: steele, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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This is the absolute worst medication I have ever been prescribed. I have every side effect in the book and I've only been on it for two weeks. Gained five pounds in two weeks! Stopped taking it and went back to the Abilify (which I initially stopped because, over time, it was causing gradual weight gain.) Actually, I took two Abilify when I stopped the Geodon. Felt less ANGRY, but still have
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Reviewer: BAMAJCI, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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GEODON HAS BEEN A GOOD DRUG. HOWEVER , IT IS IMPORTANT TO MAKE SURE YOUR HEART IS TOLERATING THIS MEDICINE AS IT CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. KEEP UP WITH YOUR DOCTORS TAKE AN E.K.G. IF POSSIBLE. I TOLERATE MUCH BETTER AFTER TAKING A LOWER DOSE. A GOOD DRUG. BE CAREFUL.
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