Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Geodon: (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning in your eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling).
Seek medical treatment if you have a serious drug reaction that can affect many parts of your body. Symptoms may include: skin rash, fever, swollen glands, muscle aches, severe weakness, unusual bruising, or yellowing of your skin or eyes. This reaction may occur several weeks after you began using ziprasidone.
Also call your doctor at once if you have:
dizziness or a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
chest pain, fast or pounding heartbeats;
uncontrolled muscle movements in your face (chewing, lip smacking, frowning, tongue movement, blinking or eye movement);
sudden weakness or ill feeling, fever, chills, sore throat, mouth sores, red or swollen gums, pain when swallowing;
increased thirst, increased urination, hunger, dry mouth, fruity breath odor, drowsiness, dry skin, blurred vision, weight loss; or
very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, agitation.
Common Geodon side effects may include:
dizziness, drowsiness, weakness;
headache;
nausea, vomiting;
trouble swallowing;
weight gain;
feeling restless or being unable to sit still;
tremors, involuntary muscle movements;
vision problems; or
runny nose, new or worsening cough.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
 Geodon side effects (more detail)
