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Meet with a licensed provider online to explore if an antipsychotic medication like ziprasidone (Geodon) may be right for you.
Treatment for:psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia
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Get individual therapy for depression, stress, and more (for yourself or your child/teen). Or, work through your unique relationship challenges in couples/marriage or family therapy.
Reduce or manage symptoms of mental health conditions like anxiety and ADHD, with psychiatric medication.
Browse providers online or call us and we’ll help you find someone who accepts your insurance and fits your needs. Pick a time that works for you and choose how you’d like to pay.
At your first session, share what you’re experiencing and what you’re hoping to get out of treatment. Together, you’ll discuss your options—including whether medication might be a good fit. If so, your provider can send a prescription directly to your local pharmacy.
Your provider will check in regularly to make sure your treatment plan is working for you and adjust as needed.
Antipsychotics are a class of medication that is primarily used to treat symptoms of psychosis, like hearing and seeing things that other people do not, feeling paranoid, or having delusions.
Antipsychotics work by blocking dopamine in the brain, which helps reduce the frequency and severity of psychotic symptoms.
Ziprasidone (Geodon) is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and acute manic or mixed episodes of bipolar I disorder. It may also be used with lithium or valproate for maintenance of bipolar disorder. The medication may also be used off-label to treat types of depression, hypomania, delirium, and agitation. An off-label use is when a medication is used for a purpose other than its approved use(s).
Weight gain or weight loss were not reported side effects in studies of people taking Ziprasidone. If you have concerns about weight changes with Ziprasidone treatment, talk with your doctor.
No, ziprasidone is not a controlled substance. It is not habit-forming and is not known to cause addiction. If you have other questions about how Ziprasidone works, talk with your provider.
Insomnia (trouble sleeping) was not a side effect reported in people taking Ziprasidone. However, sleep pattern changes may happen if Ziprasidone is not managing your condition. Ziprasidone may also cause sleepiness in some people, particularly when you first begin taking the medication. If you're having trouble sleeping, call your provider and discuss your concerns.
Ziprasidone has a half-life of 7 to 10 hours. This is how long it takes for half of the medication to leave your body after you've taken a dose. Typically, it takes about five half-lives for a medication to leave your system completely, so it may take a few days for the medication to completely clear from your body.
Ziprasidone starts to work within a few hours of you taking a dose. However, it may take several weeks to months of taking the medication regularly before you notice an improvement in your condition. If you feel ziprasidone isn't working for you, talk with your provider.
Suddenly stopping ziprasidone may worsen your condition. You may also have side effects such as panic attacks, anxiety, worsening depression, delusions, nausea, vomiting, trouble sleeping, headache, or other serious side effects. It's important to take your medication exactly as prescribed by your provider. Do not suddenly stop taking ziprasidone. If you want to stop taking the medication, talk to your provider; they can discuss your options and slowly stop the medication to lower your risk of certain side effects.
You can meet with a licensed provider at Thriveworks, in person or online depending on your state. If it’s clinically appropriate, they may prescribe medication for a diagnosed mental health condition. Your provider will send your prescription to a local pharmacy to be filled.
Thriveworks accepts most major insurance plans for psychiatry and therapy services. Your insurance may also cover the cost of any medication your provider prescribes, which can be filled at a local pharmacy. Check with your plan to confirm your medical and prescription coverage.
Schedule a session with a licensed psychiatric provider at Thriveworks. After discussing your symptoms and treatment goals, your provider may recommend medication and/or additional services to help you get where you want to be.
Yes. Thriveworks is LegitScript-certified, meaning we’ve been reviewed and verified by one of the most trusted compliance organizations in healthcare. This certification confirms that our services meet high standards for legality, safety, and transparency.
Our psychiatry services are primarily offered online, with in-person availability in select states.
Accepting medication as part of your mental health care plan is an individual and often deeply personal decision. At Thriveworks, we’re here to help you understand your care options and support you on the path toward wellness. We prioritize treating the whole patient, whether through medication, therapy, or a combination of both — guided by clinical best practices and rigorously developed treatment strategies to help clients safely and efficiently resolve their symptoms.
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