geodon and dystonia

The tremors could be dystonia which is a temporary movement disorder caused by some medications including antipsychotics. The Klonopin and Propanolol should be treating that. Propanolol is a beta blocker so that sometimes can cause depression itself as it slows down heart rate. Think when the depression and anxiety began and your psychiatrist could see whether medications aren't treating it or may potentially have worsened it and adjust and/or change your medication as appropriate.

Reviewing those medications, it appears that some of them are from a family called neuroleptics (the Haldol and Geodon). I am not sure how frequently or what dose and duration your husband was administered during his stay but those medications do have the potential of causing side effects of involuntary movements. Among the side effects are - Akathisia – inability to stay still.

my 52 year old niece took geodon for 11 months and the doctor even trippled the dosage while never seeing her- only talking to the doctor through her assistant- she has been left with severe headpronation(backward?

Linguofacial Dyskinesia, Oral-facial Dyskinesia, TD, Tardive Dystonia and Tardive Oral Dyskinesia. Have you been on any of these medications? If yes, then any one of them could be the cause of tardive dyskinesia. I suggest you consult your neurogist to change the medication Refer: http://www.schmidtandclark.

Does anyone else suffer from major hand tremors? I am on Geodon, Zoloft, Klonopan, Propranolol, & Lithium. My tremors have gotten worse and would like to know if anyone was able to overcome them. It really bothers me and is very noticeable.

So I'm taking 40mg of Geodon for bipolar, though no psychotic symptoms. Now I know bipolar alone should deter me from taking mushrooms, and honestly I'm sure it will. And I know mixing recreational drugs with psychatric meds is a bad idea. Nevertheess, I have a question concerning the interaction between Geodon and psilocybin. From what I've read, psilocybin is an agonist to the 5HT2 serotonin receptor, which I assume means that it increases serotonin.

The first doctor I consulted told me it was Dystonia and would most likely be progressive and get worse. After reading about dystonia I heard that it can be secondary to MS and some other neurological disorders, so I rang my neuro as I don't have a MS diagnosis but there was a big question mark as to if I might have MS.

I have been on Wellbutrin off and on for 10 years, on Cymbalta for 4-5 years and Geodon for 4 years. I have been on Geodon 40 mg at times, but recently for the last year or so, on 20 mg. Recently, my psychiatrist bumped me up to 40 mg again. It seems like the last time I was on 40 mg, I also had anxiety and obsessive thoughts. I was just wondering if anyone else had the same experience with Geodon, since that is the only thing that has changed recently.

I am currently taking Geodon, Cymbalta, Lamictal and Geodon. Recently I've had times when I've seen things that weren't what they really were. I'm wondering if this is psychosis. They're not like hallucinations, just sort of like I'm in a fog, not with it. I also have trouble with my understanding when someone is saying something to me, like a delayed reaction, feeling kind of slow. I really wonder if I need both mood stablizers.

I'm bipolar 1 and have been on 160 MG of geodon for 16 yrs and it has stopped working for me.

I to have cervical dystonia and now have problem with my balance and hand coordination. I have had numerous test and still no one can tell me what is going on. I do take botox injections for my neck but it doesn't help anything else going on.

I went a few months without any medication, before receiving a prescription for Geodon. GEODON IS A TERRIBLE DRUG. I took 20 mg a day for four days, and during those four days (and for several days after) I experienced lightheadedness/feeling faint, headache, nausea, loss of appetite, akathesia, irregular/rapid heart beat, racing thoughts, EXTREME anxiety, insomnia, and flu like symtoms. All of these were so debilitating, it was difficult for me to even get up and walk around.

I have been on Geodon for about two years and my hair is coming out in handfuls.

He is having severe memory problems. Is it due to Geodon? He has schizoaffective disorder. He was also put on cogentin and inderal.

Temporary movement disorders such as akathesia and dystonia are very common. Those can be treated with a side effect pill. If a person develops any abnormal movements that are diffferent from the ones that have before or especially if the movements dont' come and go with the dosage of the medication but are continuous and random and involuntary those should be called to the attention of your psychiatrist immediately. They should do a movement disorders test at regular intervals regardless.

Temporary movement disorders that cause muscle stiffness such as dystonia and akathesia are side effects of all currently available antipsychotics but each person responds differently to each one. Out of the mood stabilizers that are lesser used or FDA approved but in clinical study I couldn't say any that I was tried on were of better help than any current ones.

thank you for the info on Lamictal, but does anyone take Geodon? I take 40mg Geodon and Lamictal. I do feel so much better,but i was wondering more about the Geodon side effects. I feel alittle more anixous im wondering if it is the Geodon.

Any medication can sometimes take a week or two or longer to take full effect while some will take effect instantaneously. It all depends on the person of course. When I took Geodon I sometimes would "drool and stumble" figuratively for the former (felt really dumb some days) and literally for the latter (dragged my feet and sometimes felt drunk).

I decided to work out on the 7th and it was not a good idea I started to work out and I started to sweat than stopped and started getting goose bump and got really dizzy so I stopped and sat down, aparently this combintaion of medication blockes the ability to sweat and put the body temp very high!!! so I decided I would not take this medication anymore....

Today is my fifth day on Geodon and I have been doing massive research on it to find out as much as I can about its pharmacology and effects. My question is: if Geodon causes constipation, will taking a stool softener decrease its absorption? Also: I understand it must be taken with food, what fiber/fat gram goal should be met before taking it?

There is a cautionary note to alert the doctor if there is a history of seizures on Geodon. I am assuming that your psychiatrist is seeing both you and your son as his patients. ILADVOCATE gave you good advice to address your concern to the doctor. When prescribing meds or treatment, if there are any concerns or noteworthy precautions regarding the meds or treatment, information like instructions on what to watch out for and information is given along with the prescription of treatment.

A quick look at the literature tells me that 3.5-17% of people with MS have dystonia - that's a wide range but it is still recognized as a symptom. If you have internet access while you are there in the hospital you might google 'multiple sclerosis and dystonia' and spend some time reading what's out there - Sorry, I can't give you specific links because much of it is on websites that offer similar forums to this one here at MH.

Early onset dystonia is characerized by twisting of limbs like feet, hand, legs and arms. Genetic mutation is the most likely cause of early onset dystonia. It is not clear if the symptoms of dystonia worsen at the time of menstruation. Oral medications are mainstay of treatment of dystonias. Non drug therapies for dystonia include physical therapy, acquatic physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. Hope this helps!

Hi Udkas, My partner has dystonia in her neck (cervical). The neurologist says she has opposing muscles that contract and that's what causes hers. She takes Baclofen and some type of anti-inflammatory called, Meloxicam. They've also said that it gets worse, she could have Botox injections in those muscles that constantly cramp. However, we've read that the Botox may eventually deaden the muscle. The cramps that you have in your hand sound similar to what dystonia does.

I have learned a lot about dystonia since my diagnosis, I know that when I get tired and or overly stressed any and all of my symptoms are worse. Does your son get Botox injections? If not. Why?? Botox has not only changed my life for the BETTER but I believe it saved my life. I was in misery and miserable to be around. Now I'm coping well 90 % of the time instead of thte other way around. Zanaflex is a true muscle relaxer.

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