The M&IE portion is intended to substantially cover the cost of meals and incidental travel expenses such as laundry and dry cleaning. The maximum per diem rates for foreign countries are based on costs reported in the Hotel and Restaurant Survey (Form DS-2026) submitted by U.S. government posts in foreign areas.
The recommended starting dose of Geodon for schizophrenia is 20 mg twice daily with food. If necessary, your healthcare provider may increase your Geodon dose up to a maximum of 80 mg twice daily.
Geodon also can be used as maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder when added to lithium or valproate. Geodon (ziprasidone HCl) is available as capsules and Geodon (ziprasidone mesylate) is available as an injection for intramuscular use.Possible serious side effects of Geodon include fainting or loss of consciousness or heart palpitations.ess serious side effects may include: 1  mild skin rash; 2  anxiety, headache, depressed mood; 3  dizziness, drowsiness; 4  muscle pain or twitching; 5  nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite; 6  runny or stuffy nose, cough, sore throat; or.