Geodon - generic name ziprasidone - is an antipsychotic medication. It's approved to treat bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia, but is also prescribed for other psychotic conditions such as schizoaffective disorder and to people with bipolar II.
The most serious warnings about Geodon are:
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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