Geodon
Ziprasidone 20mg, 40mg and 80mg hard capsules, used in the management of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. A D2 and 5-HT2A receptor antagonist.
- Category
- Mental Health
- Active ingredient
- Ziprasidone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule, hard
- Strengths
- 20 · 40 · 80mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Geodon on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia · Bipolar Disorder
- Alternative names
- Zeldox
- Therapeutic class
- Atypical Antipsychotic
- Pharmacological class
- Antipsychotic
- Minor side effects
- somnolence; headache; nausea; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- extrapyramidal symptoms; restlessness; tachycardia; elevated liver enzymes
- Dosage forms
- Capsule, hard
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature throughout the day.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; ketoconazole; carbamazepine
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for patients under 18 years.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to ziprasidone; history of qt prolongation; recent acute myocardial infarction; congenital long qt syndrome
Precautions and warnings
monitor for orthostatic hypotension; avoid rapid dose escalation; may impair ability to drive or operate machinery
Serious side effects
qt prolongation, requires immediate medical attention; neuroleptic malignant syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; tardive dyskinesia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Ziprasidone 20mg, 40mg and 80mg hard capsules, used in the management of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. A D2 and 5-HT2A receptor antagonist.
Mechanism of action
Ziprasidone acts as a potent antagonist at dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors. By balancing these neurotransmitters in the brain, it helps normalize mood, reduce hallucinations, and control disorganized thoughts associated with psychiatric conditions.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if the benefit outweighs the risk. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Geodon is a widely recognised medication containing Ziprasidone, an antipsychotic treatment developed by Pfizer for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder. The same active ingredient is also sold internationally under the name Zeldox. Available as a tablet, the medication comes in strengths of 20, 40, and 80mg.
Buying Geodon online
Generic Ziprasidone, often manufactured in India, can offer a more budget-friendly alternative to the original Pfizer brand for those living far from a well-stocked pharmacy. This medication is best used under a doctor’s care for the effective management of symptoms.
Is the Geodon sold here the branded version?
No. Geodon is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer, and Yasabai uses it to identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredient (ziprasidone) at the same dose, mostly a recognised Indian branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
How is Geodon priced?
It depends on the strength and pack. Geodon comes in 20, 40 and 80mg strengths, in packs of 30 to 360 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
What other names is Geodon sold under?
Other brands of ziprasidone include Zeldox.
What does Geodon treat?
Geodon contains ziprasidone, used for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Ziprasidone acts as a potent antagonist at dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors.
How long does Geodon take to work?
Ziprasidone usually starts to work within 1 to 2 weeks. How quickly it works can differ from one person to another.
What are the side effects of Geodon?
The common side effects of ziprasidone are somnolence, headache, nausea and dizziness. Less common ones include extrapyramidal symptoms, restlessness, tachycardia and elevated liver enzymes. Serious but less common side effects include QT prolongation, neuroleptic malignant syndrome and tardive dyskinesia, which need urgent medical attention.
Can I drink alcohol with Geodon?
Alcohol can interact with ziprasidone, so check with a doctor or pharmacist before you drink while taking Geodon. It can also interact with ketoconazole and carbamazepine.
Is Geodon available over the counter in Thailand?
Online, yes: Yasabai does not ask for a prescription to order Geodon. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I get Geodon delivered in Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Geodon is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Pfizer and do not ship the original Geodon.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Ziprasidone) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.