Ziprasidone (Cont.)

When and How to Take Ziprasidone

The following are some general considerations for when and how to take ziprasidone:
 
  • Ziprasidone comes in capsule form. It is usually taken by mouth twice daily.
     
  • Ziprasidone should be taken with food, since taking the drug on an empty stomach decreases the absorption of ziprasidone into your body.
     
  • Ziprasidone should be taken at the same times each day to maintain even levels of the drug in your blood.
     
  • For ziprasidone to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. The medication will not work if you stop taking it.
     

Ziprasidone Dosage

The dose of ziprasidone that your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • The medical condition being treated
  • The severity of your condition
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may be currently taking.
     
As always, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Ziprasidone Dosing for more information about dosing for ziprasidone.)
 

Side Effects of Ziprasidone

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with ziprasidone. However, not everyone who takes the medication will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it well. When ziprasidone side effects do occur, in most cases they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
Common side effects of ziprasidone include but are not limited to:
 
(Click Ziprasidone Side Effects to learn about specific side effects of ziprasidone, including some of the more serious side effects that you should report to your healthcare provider.)
 
You can also read about possible ziprasidone side effects by clicking on:
 
(Ziprasidone Continued: Page 3)

Pages:

Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next

Add this article to your Favorites     Email this article     Print
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;