What is Ziprasidone?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: ZiprasidoneBrand:
Ziprasidone is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia. It is also used to treat episodes of mania or mixed episodes in people with bipolar disorders. It is in a class of medical called atypical antipsychotics.
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How do members experience Ziprasidone?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schizoaffective disorder | 276 | 34 | |
| Bipolar disorder | 198 | 130 | |
| Bipolar II disorder | 61 | 39 | |
| Major depressive disorder | 23 | 21 | |
| Bipolar I disorder | 17 | 13 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sleepiness | 26 | |
| Restlessness (akathisia) | 20 | |
| Weight gain | 15 | |
| Tremor in hands | 11 | |
| Anxious mood | 8 | |
| Drowsiness | 8 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 103 | |
| Moderate | 66 | |
| Mild | 58 | |
| None | 68 |
Member evaluations
rudicollis
evaluated on Jul 01, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for Hallucinations/delusions: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
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sepiam
evaluated on Mar 12, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for bipolar disorder: Can't tell
- Side effects: Severe
Train
evaluated on Dec 15, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for hearing voices: Slight
- Side effects: Severe
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