[mamabear]

This morning (I work straight midnights) our medical director prescribed a new antipsychotic, Abilify. Things were hectic, of course, so I didn't have time to read the insert. He had some freebies from the pharm rep; it's that new.
Has anybody heard of this stuff or had any patients taking it?
Any input will be welcome.

[sanakruz]

One of our clinicians told me about it just this week I subscribe to nursingdrugguide.com but saw nothing there. Maybe I missed it tho. I'm curious too.

[sunnygirl272]

click the pic....


god i love yahoo searches...so quick, easy, and great results...

[renerian]

Thanks sunny. Always trying to stay abreast of new drugs.

renerian

[Nurse Ratched]

Sounds like a word George W. may have made up lol......

[Sleepyeyes]

As long as we're on the subject, anyone know how long it takes for the new antipsychotic, Geodon, to kick in? Days? Weeks?

Just curious.

[sunnygirl272]

Originally posted by Sleepyeyes
As long as we're on the subject, anyone know how long it takes for the new antipsychotic, Geodon, to kick in? Days? Weeks?

Just curious.

http://www.healthyplace.com/Communit...ons/geodon.htm
Dosage for Geodon

The lowest effective dose of any medication should always be used to reduce the risk of troublesome and potentially harmful side effects. The recommended initial dose of Geodon is 20 mg per day, but this dose may be increased to 80 mg twice a day, depending on its effectiveness in each individual. Increasing the dose beyond 80 mg twice a day is not recommended. Your physician should watch for improvement of your symptoms for several weeks before adjusting the dose because it may take that long for the drug to produce its full effect.

[Sleepyeyes]

Ahhhh,,,thanks, sunny; i looked over a few sites and somehow didn't see that part.

Thanks!!

[sunnygirl272]

anything for you , sleepy!!!!

[Nurse Ratched]

We just started using the Geodon IM injections - anyone seen a difference with that?