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Ziprasidone
What is it? Overview Usage Side Effects and Warnings
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What is Ziprasidone?

(zi PRAS i done)

• This medicine is used to treat schizophrenia. It may take 6 weeks to see the full effect.

• This medicine is used to treat manic depression.

• This medicine is used to treat Tourette's syndrome.

• This medicine is used to treat bipolar disorder.

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• If you are 65 or older, use this medicine with caution. You could have more side effects.

• If you have breast cancer, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have diabetes, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have a family history of diabetes, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have Parkinson's disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have seizures, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have a slow heartbeat and do not have a pacemaker, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have a weakened heart, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you are overweight, talk with healthcare provider.

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• You may not be alert....

 
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