When ziprasidone is working well, you may notice that your thoughts are clearer and more organized. Agitation may be decreased and hearing voices or seeing things no one else sees (hallucinations) may stop completely or happen much less.

How do you feel on Geodon?

Ziprasidone (Geodon) can cause uncontrollable movements involving your face, tongue, and other body parts. Symptoms also include shaking, muscle stiffness, or feeling like you can’t sit still.

Is ziprasidone a sedating?

Studies have shown that, compared with conventional antipsychotics, atypical antipsychotics such as risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine, and ziprasidone generally cause less sedation yet are as effective in controlling psychosis and agitation.