Ziprasidone is an atypical antipsychotic. It balances dopamine and serotonin in the brain to reduce psychotic and manic symptoms.

What Ziprasidone Is Used For

  • Schizophrenia
  • Mania in bipolar disorder
  • Maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder, with mood stabilisers

Common Side Effects

  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Restlessness
  • Nausea
  • Rash

Precautions

Ziprasidone can affect heart rhythm, so tell your doctor about heart problems and other medicines that affect the QT interval. Take it with food. Do not stop it suddenly, and seek urgent help for fainting or a racing heart.

This page is general information only. It is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist, and it does not include dosage. Always follow the directions given to you and read the leaflet inside the pack.

Medicines Containing Ziprasidone