Is ziprasidone safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?

Ziprasidone has not been studied in pregnant women, but studies in animals have shown that ziprasidone causes birth defects. Nevertheless, a physician may chose to use ziprasidone if he/she feels that its benefits outweigh this potential concern.

It is not known if ziprasidone is excreted in breast milk. Since most drugs are excreted in breast milk, it is recommended that women receiving ziprasidone should not breast feed their infants.

What else should I know about ziprasidone?

What preparations of ziprasidone are available?

Ziprasidone is available as capsules of 20 mg (blue/white), 40 mg (blue/blue), 60 mg (white/white) and 80 mg (blue/white). The injectable form is available in vials containing 20 mg of lyophilized ziprasidone that must be reconstituted with 1.2 ml of sterile water before injection.

How should I keep ziprasidone stored?

Capsules should be stored at room temperature, from 15 C to 30 C (59 F to 86 F).

Reference: FDA Prescribing Information

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