Geodon IM is now the first INJECTABLE atypical antipsychotic

August 2002

Geodon IM is now the first INJECTABLE atypical antipsychotic.

For years only older antipsychotics such as haloperidol came as injectables for acute psychosis. But these drugs cause lots of side effects...extrapyramidal symptoms, dystonia, sedation.

Geodon IM (ziprasidone mesylate) is a fast-acting, non-depot formulation. It's as effective as haloperidol...and better tolerated.

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Geodon IM is now the first INJECTABLE atypical antipsychotic

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