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Geodon |
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- Description - |
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Geodon is used in the treatment of the crippling mental disorderknown as schizophrenia.Researchers believe that it works by opposing the action ofserotonin and dopamine, twoof the brain's major chemical messengers. Because of its potentiallyserious side effects,Geodon is typically prescribed only after other medications haveproved inadequate. |
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Accidental injury,cold symptoms,constipation,cough,diarrhea,dizziness,drowsiness,dry mouth,indigestion,muscle tightness,nausea,rash,stuffy and runny nose,upper respiratory infection,vision problems,weakness |
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Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Certain blood pressure medications
Drugs that boost the effects of dopamine such as Mirapex,Parlodel, Permax, and Requip
Drugs that affect the brain and nervous system, such assedatives, tranquilizers, and antidepressants
Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
Levodopa (Larodopa, Sinemet)
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Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals Group |
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235 East 42nd Street |
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New York, NY 10017-5755 |
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USA |
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