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Expert: Joyce A. Anthony - 9/14/2007


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My Son had several short duration and one long duration(good part of day) blackouts while taking Geodon. I am trying to get more information on the prevalence of blackouts with this drug and other antipsychotics. He has also taken Abilify, Risperdal and Zyprexa

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Hi Dan:  I'm sorry about the delay--I answered this the other day and evidently the answer didn't "take".

Blackouts are NOT a normal reaction to Geodon.  My advice would be to call your son's doctor as soon as possible and explain what is going on.
                Joyce A. Anthony

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I can answer questions dealing with bipolar disorder in a parent, yourself or your child. I can give suggestions and insight into what can be expected of many medications for bipolar disorder. My most extensive knowledge is in children with bipolar disorder. Here I can give advice on dealing with daily events, schools, medication and professionals.

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I am the daughter of a bipolar/schizophrenic parent, am bipolar myself and am raising a bipolar child. I have a background in Psychology from Gannon University, have run several parenting classes for those parenting bipolar children and have had extensive experience with medications, the school system, homeschooling a special needs child, dealing with counselors, doctors and other professionals in the mental health field. I write for a bipolar website, with the focus on educating the child with bipolar disorder on his/her illness.

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