after geodone

[Whrennah]

I have now completely weaned myself off of Geodon, I am having terrible withdrawal symptoms such as shaking and shaky hands insomnia nausea light headed confusion, any info on it, will this go away?

[slim_runderpants1009]

Just to add, as I am not a doctor or psychiatrist myself, I would recommend if you are worried about your symptoms or if they are severe as to affecting your ability to function that you go to your local doctors surgery or hospital.

[slim_runderpants1009]

Hello, I hope you're doing okay.

All psychiatric medication which alters the level of neurotransmitter levels in your brain is bound to cause side effects when withdrawing as a result of the influence and changes of neurotransmitter levels. Geodon alters dopamine, and dopamine is responsible for movement (so your shaking hands may be the result of changes in dopamine seen through withdrawal), as well as several of the other symptoms you mention.

Are you seeing a pdoc or doctor at all for your med withdrawal? If you are concerned, you could always have a chat with either of these if your symptoms do not improve.

Hope you feel better soon.