GEODON CAPSULE 20MG

BEFORE USING THIS MEDICINE:
* Inform your Doctor or Pharmacist if you are allergic to any prescription or
non-prescription medicine; taking other medicines or have other medical
problems; pregnant planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
* Check with your Doctor Pharmacists or Nurse if information in this
leaflet causes you special concern or if you want additional information
about your medicine and its use.
* Inform your doctor if you have any of these conditions : HEART CONDITION;
LOW BLOOD PRESSURE; LIVER PROBLEMS; SEIZURES; DIABETES.
COMMON USE FOR THIS MEDICINE:
1- For the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIC DISORDERS
HOW TO USE THIS MEDICINE:
Use this medicine exactly as directed on the label unless instructed
differently by your doctor
* Take this medicine WITH food a meal or a snack. Do not take on an empty
stomach.
* Swallow CAPSULES whole DO NOT chew or break.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU MISS A DOSE:
Take when remembered unless time for next dose. No double doses.
HOW TO STORE THIS MEDICINE:
Keep in original closed container in a dark cool and dry place away from
children. Discard unneeded medicine.
CALL YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY IF YOU EXPERIENCE:
Blurred vision; Unusual movements of eye face limb; Yellowing of eyes or
skin; Muscle cramps; Skin rash; Shakiness; High blood sugar level; Irregular
heartbeat; Rigidity; Jerkings of face trunk or extremities; Loss of
consciousness (fainting); Spasm of muscle groups; Diarrhea; Dizziness.
OTHER SIDE EFFECTS:
Sleepiness; Nausea; Constipation; Weight gain; Muscle pain; Dizziness upon
standing; Decreased appetite; Cough; Dry mouth; Nasal congestion; Muscle
weakness; Indigestion.
If symptoms are mild but do not go away or are bothersome check with your
doctor. IF ANY OF THE ABOVE SIDE EFFECTS IS SEVERE CALL YOUR DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY.
PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS:
* Safety of use during pregnancy has not been established. This medicine
SHOULD NOT BE USED DURING PREGNANCY unless benefit justifies potential risk
to the fetus. CALL YOUR DOCTOR.
* This medicine may cause dizziness lightheadedness or fainting. Avoid
sudden changes in posture. BE CAREFUL and slowly sit up or stand up.
* This medicine may impair judgement thinking or motor skills; DO NOT drive
or operate machinery until reasonably certain that you can do so safely.
* AVOID concurrent use of alcohol or other CNS depressants as it may
intensify the drowsiness dizziness or lightheadedness effect of this
medicine.
* The risk of suicide attempt is inherent in psychotic illnesses and in
patients with substance abuse. Close supervision is necessary.
* Because of INTERACTIONS report the use of any other prescription or
nonprescription medicines including natural/herbal remedies to your doctor.
* It is important that you do not stop taking your medications without
consulting your doctor.
* Improvement may take 2-4 weeks or longer.
* You should exercise appropriate care in avoiding heat exposure
overheating and dehydration.
* This medicine may affect BLOOD SUGAR levels in diabetics dose adjustmen