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Geodon vs. Abilify

Ziprasidone (Geodon) is an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia in adults. It works by balancing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain, like dopamine and serotonin. Ziprasidone (Geodon) is taken by mouth, typically twice daily. It's also available as an injection that's given into the muscles by a healthcare provider to treat agitation in schizophrenia. Some common side effects of ziprasidone (Geodon) include uncontrolled body movements, sleepiness, and nausea.

• Bipolar I disorder
• Schizophrenia

• Uncontrolled body movements (14%)
• Sleepiness (14%)
• Nausea (10%)
• Constipation (9%)
• Indigestion (8%)
• Restlessness (8%)
• Dizziness (8%)
• Respiratory tract infection (8%)

Note: Side effects listed were reported by people who took ziprasidone for schizophrenia in a clinical study

• Higher risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis
• Risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior
• Difficulty controlling muscle movements (tardive dyskinesia)
• Weight gain, higher blood sugar, and higher cholesterol levels
• Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
• Difficulty concentrating and extreme sleepiness
• Changes in blood pressure and higher risk of falls
• Risk of infection (from low white blood cell count)
• Seizures
• Serious skin reaction
• Prolonged and painful erection
• High prolactin levels
• Heart rhythm problems

Aripiprazole (Abilify) is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat different mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder. It works by balancing certain chemicals in the brain to help control thoughts, mood, and behaviors. It's available in many dosage forms, including an oral tablet, solution, and an orally disintegrating tablet (ODT) that can be used in adults and children as young as 6 years old for certain conditions. Common side effects include headache, movement problems, and sleep problems.

• Schizophrenia
• Tourette syndrome in children
• Bipolar I disorder
• Depression (add-on treatment)
• Irritability associated with autistic disorder in children

• Headache (27%)
• Agitation (19%)
• Trouble sleeping (18%)
• Anxiety (17%)
• Nausea (15%)
• Vomiting (11%)
• Constipation (11%)
• Dizziness (10%)
• Trouble staying still (10%)

Note: Side effects were reported by adults who took aripiprazole in clinical studies for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

• Higher risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis
• Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
• High blood sugar, high cholesterol, and weight gain
• Difficulty controlling movements
• Changes in blood pressure and higher risk of falls
• Risk of infection (from low white blood cell count)
• Difficulty concentrating and extreme sleepiness
• Seizures
• Impulse-control problems