Posted by anonymous on February 20, 1999, at 20:13:19
In reply to Clozaril side effects, posted by Margie on February 14, 1999, at 15:50:50
> My 19-year-old son has recently developed several tooth cavitities, including one severe enough to require root canal therapy. He had until recently only had one cavity. His exam after the emergency root canal showed five other cavities. (His dental hygiene and diet have not changed recently.)
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> He has schizophrenia and has been taking 400 mg. CLOZARIL for the past two years. Could there be a connection between the dental caries and his medication? I was wondering if there was a link between the CLOZARIL-induced excessive salivation, and the dental problems.
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> Thank you for your help.
There certainly could be. Is he taking anything to help suppress the salivation? Is he eating more? Most clozapine users gain weight due to increased appetite and just the side effect of the drug. He may also be drinking more fluids than he used to, which may include sodas or juices- both full of sugars. Some schizophrenics have polydipsia (increased thirst) and seem to obsessively drink lots of fluids.
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