GEODON vs PERMAX

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. GEODON and PERMAX are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	GEODON	PERMAX
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$9.48 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ZIPRASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE	PERGOLIDE MESYLATE
Manufacturer	Viatris	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Capsule, Injectable	Tablet
Drug class	Atypical Antipsychotic	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Treats	Tourette Syndrome, Schizophrenia	Tourette Syndrome, Parkinson Disease

geodon permax

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$9.48 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

ZIPRASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE

PERGOLIDE MESYLATE

Manufacturer

Viatris

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Capsule, Injectable

Tablet

Drug class

Atypical Antipsychotic

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Boxed warning

None

Treats

Tourette Syndrome, Schizophrenia

Tourette Syndrome, Parkinson Disease

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Geodon or Permax?

Geodon and Permax are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Geodon and Permax?

Geodon contains Ziprasidone Hydrochloride, while Permax contains Pergolide Mesylate — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.