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drug_recall geodonGeodon lawsuits are the legal option available to people who have suffered injurious side effects as a result of taking Geodon. Geodon is a prescription anti-psychotic medication that acts on both serotonin and dopamine, which are two major chemicals in the brain. Geodon is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia including hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, and social withdrawal. Geodon is manufactured by Pfizer and was approved by the FDA in February 2001 for use in the United States.
More than any other antipsychotic medication available on today''s market, Geodon can have a major effect on the heart''s electrical currents. Geodon may not be appropriate for people with a history of heart problems or those who have recently suffered heart attack or heart failure. People with heart arrhythmias should not take Geodon.
There are at least twenty known medications that can cause adverse health problems when taken in conjunction with Geodon. It is unclear how Geodon effects fetal development or whether this medication is transmitted through breast milk. People who have a history of liver problems might also not be able to take Geodon. Current medications and your full medical history should be discussed with a doctor before deciding if Geodon is right for you.
Geodon lawsuits are possible for people who have suffered a variety of deleterious health conditions as a result of taking this anti-psychotic medication. The most serious side effect that can be caused by Geodon use is the development of heart problems, especially heart arrhythmias which can be fatal. People who are taking diuretics or patients who are currently being treated with QT interval prolonging and other heart medications are at a greater risk for suffering potentially deadly side effects from Geodon. Heart palpitations and other symptoms can be an indication of heart problems that develop while taking Geodon.
Geodon can also cause a patient''s blood pressure to drop significantly. This is most likely to occur when a patient first commences treatment or when Geodon doses are changed. Adverse physical consequences of this Geodon side effect can include dizziness, fainting and rapid heartbeat. The risk of seizures is increased for patients who are taking Geodon, especially those over the age of 65, with a history or seizures, or who have Alzheimer''s disease. Geodon can cause serious health conditions including neuroleptic malignant syndrome and tardive dyskinesia. This medication can interfere with body temperature regulation and suppress the cough reflex.
Because these and so many other harmful side effects are associated with this medication it is important for a patient to speak with his/her doctor to ensure that the benefits of taking Geodon outweigh these potential risks. Geodon lawsuits are possible for people who have suffered damages as a result of serious side effects associated with Geodon use. Victims of Geodon injuries may be eligible to receive compensation for medical expenses, loss of income, and pain and suffering damages through Geodon lawsuits.
In response to a 2003 Food and Drug Administration request that drug manufacturers revise warnings on antipsychotic medications, Pfizer Inc. released a statement alerting physicians to reports that Geodon has been linked to extremely high blood sugar a...