Aripiprazole vs. Geodon: side effect and effectiveness comparison (a real world drug study)
Summary:
We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Aripiprazole and Geodon. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 157,453 people who take Aripiprazole and Geodon, and is updated regularly.
What is Aripiprazole?
Aripiprazole has active ingredients of aripiprazole. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 39,143 Aripiprazole users. Check the latest studies of Aripiprazole.
What is Geodon?
Geodon has active ingredients of ziprasidone hydrochloride. It is often used in bipolar disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 19,504 Geodon users. Check the latest studies of Geodon.
157,453 people who take Aripiprazole and Geodon are studied.

Drugs being compared in this study:
- Geodon (ziprasidone hydrochloride)
- Aripiprazole (aripiprazole)
Most common side effects of the drugs, overall:
Most common side effects of the drugs, in long term (1+ years) use:
Drug effectiveness:
Aripiprazole:
- not at all: 7.55 %
- somewhat: 25.07 %
- moderate: 30.13 %
- high: 25.77 %
- very high: 11.47 %
Geodon:
- not at all: 7.03 %
- somewhat: 20.2 %
- moderate: 32.87 %
- high: 26.85 %
- very high: 13.05 %
Want to compare Aripiprazole with Geodon?
- Personalize this study to your gender and age (0-99+)How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Related publications that referenced our studies
- Cetin, M., Celik, M., Cakici, M., Polat, M., & Suner, A, "Aripiprazole-Induced Hoarseness", Turk Psikiyatri Dergisi, 2018 Jan .
- Cetin M, Celik M, Cakici M, Polat M, Suner A, "Aripiprazole induced non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema: a case report", Turk Psikiyatri Dergisi, 2014 Dec .
- Cetin, M., Celik, M., Cakici, M., Polat, M., & Suner, A, "Aripiprazole-Induced Hoarseness", Turk Psikiyatri Dergisi, 2018 Jan .
- Cetin M, Celik M, Cakici M, Polat M, Suner A, "Aripiprazole induced non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema: a case report", Turk Psikiyatri Dergisi, 2014 Dec .
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Aripiprazole (38,855 reports)
- Geodon (18,219 reports)
Browse all side effects of Aripiprazole:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Geodon:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study is based on aripiprazole and ziprasidone hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Aripiprazole and Geodon, respectively). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs or brand names) are also considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
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