geodon

Frequently asked questions

What does Geodon treat?

Geodon (Ziprasidone Hydrochloride) may be used to treat tourette syndrome, schizophrenia, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Geodon work?

Geodon is a atypical antipsychotic. Atypical antipsychotics block dopamine D2 receptors and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors in the brain, rebalancing these signaling chemicals to reduce hallucinations, delusions, and mood symptoms in conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

How is Geodon rated?

pharmaranks gives Geodon a composite score of 3.6 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Geodon cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $9.47 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Geodon?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Geodon. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Geodon?

Geodon is marketed by Viatris. You can see Viatris's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Geodon a brand-name or generic drug?

Geodon is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Ziprasidone Hydrochloride.

Is Geodon available over the counter?

No. Geodon is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Geodon come in?

Geodon is currently marketed as capsule and injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Geodon?

Geodon is classified as atypical antipsychotic, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Geodon FDA-registered?

Geodon is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA020825. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Geodon been recalled by the FDA?

Geodon has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Geodon safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Geodon a recall-safety score of 72/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.