What is Geodon?

Geodon 80 mg is a drug from the group of neuroleptics, its active ingredient is Ziprasidone.

1 capsule of Geodon 80 mg contains 80 mg of Ziprasidone.

The active substance has antipsychotic, antiemetic, and sedative effects. The medicinal group of neuroleptics, to which Ziprasidone belongs, attenuates psychomotor states of agitation and reduces tension, delirium, hallucinations, thinking disorders, and ego disorders.

Geodon affects dopamine and serotonin levels in the brain, and thus affects behavior and thinking.

Geodon indications

Geodon pill is prescribed for the treatment of such conditions:

• Schizophrenia
• Manic-depressive disorders;
• Bipolar disorder.

Lorazepam (Mexico) is a medication that is used to improve the nervous system. It belongs to the group of psycholeptics and anxiolytics. It is a benzodiazepine derivative by origin.  

Lorazepam for sleep

The drug is taken for the short-term treatment of insomnia and anxiety if the cause of the appearance is nervous overstrain. The main action of the drug is related to the elimination of anxiety and insomnia. These symptoms may indicate various psychiatric conditions, therefore, before treatment, it is necessary to determine the cause of sleep disturbance and only then take the drug.

Lorazepam: Mechanism of action

You can buy Lorazepam for anxiolytic, anticonvulsive, pronounced sedation, and sleeping actions. This impact on the nervous system is caused by an increase in the effect of gamma-aminobutyric acid.

What is Valium?

Diazepam is a psychotropic drug of the benzodiazepine class with pronounced sedative, anti-anxiety, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant effects. The drug also has a hypnotic effect.

The mechanism of action of Valium is related to GABA, which is an inhibitory mediator in the CNS. GABAergic neurons inhibit the activity of other types of neurons. The drug reduces the activity of the GABA transaminase enzyme by increasing the content of GABA in the brain. Inhibition of noradrenergic and dopaminergic neurons is due to the sedative and hypnotic effects of Valium and other benzodiazepines. Anticonvulsant and muscle relaxant effects are due to inhibition of the corresponding neurons of cortical centers and the spinal cord. Inhibition of excitation processes in the reticular ladder system leads to the development of an anxiolytic effect.

Indications for the use of Valium

The drug is prescribed in the following cases:

• Neurotic disorders, anxiety, which is accompanied by panic attacks

• For relief of nervous agitation associated with fear and anxiety

• For epileptic seizures as well as convulsive states of various etiologies

• Stiffness of the muscle tone (in case of tetanus, acute violations of cerebral circulation)

• For treating withdrawal syndrome and alcohol abuse delirium

• During the treatment of hypertension as a result of fear and anxiety, increased excitability, and after stress. In the complex therapy of hypertensive crisis, vasospasm, menopausal and menstrual disorders.

Abrupt termination of taking Valium pills can provoke the occurrence of the ricochet phenomenon, manifested by an aggravation of the condition followed by a rapid reduction of symptoms (change in mood, anxiety or sleep disturbance, restlessness). To prevent ricochet or withdrawal symptoms, a gradual reduction in the dose is recommended.

Concerta: side effects

The decision to use the Concerta pill should be based on a careful assessment of the severity of the condition and consideration of age. For patients who are considering stimulant treatment, a thorough history and physical examination, including measurement of blood pressure and heart rate, should be performed. This is done to prevent possible adverse reactions, which include:

• CNS disorders: insomnia, nervousness, headache, emotional lability, aggression, agitation, anxiety, depression, irritability, behavior disorders, mood swings, tics, insomnia, panic attacks, dizziness, dyskinesia, psychomotor hyperactivity.
• Nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infections, sinusitis.
• Anorexia, decreased appetite, a moderate decrease in body weight gain.
• Cardiovascular system disorders: arrhythmia, tachycardia, palpitations, increased blood pressure.
• Hypersensitivity reactions, such as angioedema, anaphylactic reactions, ear edema, bullous reactions, skin flaking, urticaria, itching, skin rash, and eczema;
• Upper abdominal pain is the most common complaint among children.

If these symptoms occur, you should see your doctor and work with him to adjust the correct dosage or to stop Concerta medication for a certain time. Some people may develop a dependence on Concerta medication while taking this drug for a long time.

Not taking the medication can also lead to a state of dependence.

Symptoms of withdrawal symptoms include:

•  A feeling of needing to take the medication daily
• The feeling that you need to overdose on the drug to get the same effect

If you have been addicted to drugs or alcohol, you should be meticulous when taking Concerta methylphenidate. This is because the risk of addiction to Concerta may increase.

Concerta: weight loss

Concerta reduces appetite and increases metabolism, resulting in weight loss in some people. Clinical trials have shown 6.5% weight loss in the group of adults who took Concerta pills, compared to 3.3% in the group that took a placebo.

Concerta and alcohol

 People who take alcohol and Methylphenidate Concerta may experience effects such as:

• decreased motor reflexes
• dizziness due to the interaction of alcohol and methylphenidate
• nausea and vomiting

 Taking enough Concerta increases the risk of heart failure. More serious side effects may include addiction, psychosis (delirium or hallucinations), delirium, mania, panic attacks, agitation, aggression, and seizures.