"i have tried many medications for bipolar disorder.  all had to be discontinued due to side effects.  then i finally tried geodon.  i have been on it for about a month.  this has been the best tolerated and effective medicine for me so far.  it really stabilizes my mood shifts.  and i tolerate it well.  the major side effects for me are restlessness, anorexia (a welcome side effect!), a little anxiety, and morning drowsiness.  i went from taking this medication 40 mg twice a day to just 80 mg at night, and my morning drowsiness subsided.  i am glad i tried geodon.  i hope its positive effects continue."