Geodon - works well for GAD/social anxiety NEWEST EDITED RATING: After stopping & restarting this med (see below) it is working wonders! I LOVE it. I am having NO s/e's. My appetite is still low (but I am also taking other appetite curbing drugs: topamax & lexapro). My anxiety level is non-existent. I am sleeping well. My thought processes are *normal* and I feel marvelous. It is much better than the first time I took it! I would highly recommend this drug now. I don't know if it just takes time, or if it is working differently because I stopped it for a few days? __________________________________ I've only been on this medication for a month and I've also been increasing my topamax at the same time. I have noticed sleepiness. I've also noticed nausea, but cannot tell if it's from the topa or the geodon. I'm not eating, but again, can't tell from which drug - but it's a good thing as I gained 50 lbs on zyprexa and I need to lose it. I say it's good as far as effectiveness as I don't feel any social anxiety returning after stopping the zyprexa. So, I feel the geodon is handling that problem very well. As a matter-of-fact, I have reapplied for nursing school and feel ready to tackle it again after 7 years! As for lack of side effects, after efffexor, I think this is wonderful. A little sleepiness and nausea isn't too bothersome for me. It'll go away I'm sure. Ease of use - well, 2x daily isn't too bad. Remains effective after long term use - I haven't used it long enough to tell. Cost effectiveness - my copay is usually $15, but for geodon, because it is so new I suppose, my copay is $25. So, I wish it was a little cheaper. However, I'm sure with time, it will be. If I didn't have insurance, I'm sure I wouldn't be able to afford it! I will rate it again after 3 more months. MY 1st REVISED RATING: the social anxiety returned after 2 months. I stopped the geodon because of that & what felt like a very slow pulse, but my depression returned and I ended up in the pi