"i started taking this medication about 6-7 months ago. the first (and only) side effect i experienced while taking it was drowsiness; it made me extremely tired to the point that i was sleeping 12-14 hours a night, i would wake up exhausted, and around noontime i would have to take a 1-2 hour nap. overtime, my body adjusted to the medication and i am no longer tired on it. overall, this medication has helped me significantly. i had a manic episode associated with bipolar disorder, and psychosis along with it. geodon helped clear my mind, and it has given me virtually no side effects. i used to take it three times a day with food, then i dropped it to two times a day, and now i only take it once a day. i take this medication for bipolar."