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Re: Clozapine (Clozaril) Update

Posted by Joel Maxuel on December 4, 2003, at 8:54:08

In reply to Re: Clozapine (Clozaril) Update, posted by Dalilah on December 3, 2003, at 21:04:17

> How dangerous is clozaril? Is it worth it? My sister's schizo-affective is not fully treated with just seroquel. Her doctor says she just has to ignore her "delusions." Sometimes are much worse than others, like now.
>
> Any help is welcome.

The most dangerous side effect with Clozaril would have to be the agranulocytosis (depletion of white blood cells which can start with flu-like symptoms and end up being fatal), hence the reason for the weekly blood tests, and is typically a last resort. The drug has also been linked to diabetes, but I think it is a smaller percentage than olanzapine (3-3.5%).

I have been on it for over a year, and only encountered a few side effects:
- hypersalivation (almost always while sleeping)
- weight gain
- tiredness
- constipation (TOTALLY reccomend magnesium supplement)
- hives (although I don't think clozapine was the cause)

Although I don't feel completely well yet, It is enough to stay in balance (between school, community, and other aspects of life).

--
Joel Maxuel
http://www.maxuel.ca


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