Geodon side effects and withdrawal

[tish40]

I started low dose Geodon 2 weeks ago. Seemed to be helping with my treatment resistant depression. But 5 days ago stated to have edema gradually becoming anasarca(visceral,face,lips,arms,legs,hands,back,couldn't close my hands)MD stopped Geodon ordered blood work and we will restart in 5 days to see if it is the geodon. I had this reaction with Lamictal. My problem is since stopping the Geodon my anxiety is not manageable with all of my previous coping techniques and meds. I'm very sensitive to noise and rage easily,since stopping Geodon. I should add that we had stopped my buspar in anticipation of starting Emsam. My emotions are on a roller coaster and I can't get a hold of my MD because it is Easter . We are supposed to go to Canada for a family trip on Sun, but I'm a wreck. Can anyone tell me if this has happened to them before and how long the withdrawl lasts. Ativan has always worked for me and 2 isn't even helping. Any ideas?

[Roger Gould, M.D.]

You are balancing a lot of medications but if you need short term relief before your doctor comes back then you ought to think about not stopping your buspar now and using more ativan, closer to the maximum that your doctor has already prescribed.  That should get you through till you see him or her.

[venora]

I dont know what to say except  take  deep cleansing breaths and hang in there.
is it possible to post pone your trip untill you feel better?And with the blood work did they test your thyroid?
I was feeling pretty bad myself back in noevember and I had to cancel my thanksgiving trip till I felt like I could cope.
Just take things one day at a time.Everyday is a victory for us.
How soon will your doctor return so you can see him/her?
Post here all you like to help smooth things  for you.It helps tremendously to talk to others who under stand what you are going through
Let me know How you are doing
Love Venora