Who should not take Geodon Vial?
The following conditions are contraindicated with this drug. Check with your physician if you have any of the following:
Conditions:
- breast cancer
- a high prolactin level
- low amount of magnesium in the blood
- low amount of potassium in the blood
- low levels of white blood cells
- low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils
- extrapyramidal disease
- a type of movement disorder
- heart attack within the last 30 days
- slow heartbeat
- abnormal EKG with QT changes from birth
- orthostatic hypotension
- a form of low blood pressure
- decreased kidney function
- difficulty swallowing
- metabolic syndrome x
- diabetes
- excessive fat in the blood
- dehydration
- overweight
- very low levels of granulocytes
- a type of white blood cell
- suicidal thoughts
- tardive dyskinesia
- a disorder characterized by involuntary movements of the face
- mouth and tongue
- neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- a reaction characterized by fever
- muscle rigidity and confusion
- torsades de pointes
- a type of abnormal heart rhythm
- abnormal heart rhythm
- sudden and serious symptoms of heart failure called acute decompensated heart failure
- a disorder of the blood vessels of the brain
- severe liver disease
- seizures
- excessive diarrhea
- decreased blood volume
- dementia in an elderly person
- abnormal muscle movements
- a type of movement disorder called parkinsonism
- a patient who is producing milk and breastfeeding
Allergies:
- Ziprasidone
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