Common clozapine side effects may include: weight gain; dizziness, tremor; fast heart rate; headache, drowsiness; nausea, constipation; dry mouth, or increased salivation; vision problems; or fever, increased sweating. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your...
There are some common side effects that you do not need to worry about as much, but report to your doctor if they persist or have an adverse effect on your life. These are: Common side effects Gastric discomfort, including acid reflux, heartburn, or belching ...
What are the side effects of clozapine? The most common side effect of clozapine is drowsiness. Dizziness is another side effect of clozapine. Dizziness may occur in 1 of 5 persons taking clozapine. In some cases this may be due to orthostatic hypotension, a marked decrease in blood pressure...
Elderly patients, particularly those with compromised cardiovascular functioning, may be more susceptible to orthostatic hypotension and tachycardia; anticholinergic effects are also common (constipation, confusion, urinary retention) Pediatric: Safety and efficacy not established. Severe Interactions of clozapine...
Common side effects of FazaClo include: drooling (especially at night), drowsiness, dizziness, spinning sensation, headache, shaking (tremor), vision problems (e.g., blurred vision), dry mouth, constipation, increased sweating, weight gain, or sleep problems Many of these side ...
Gaertner, H-J, Fischer, E, Hoss, J (1989) Side effects of clozapine. Psychopharmacology 99: pp. S97-S100Gaertner, H.J., Fischer, E. & Hoss, J. Psychiatrists have already started discussing (1989) Side effects of clozapine. Psychophar- the common issues. There are various macology, ...
Clozapine is associated with a number of side effects and careful monitoring of them is a very important aspect of management of the patients receiving the same. Common side effects of clozapine are sedation, sialorrhoea, weight gain etc. Rarely clozapine is also associated with eosinophilia. ...
myocarditis and cardiomyopathy can occur at any period during treatment with CLOZARIL. It is common for nonspecific flu-like symptoms such asmalaise,myalgia, pleuritic chest pain, and low-grade fevers to precede more overt signs of heart failure. Typical laboratory findings include elevated troponin...
Cholinergic and serotonergic properties of clozapine may affect the gastrointestinal system and lead to constipation or even ileus. Constipation affects anywhere from 15% to 60% of all patients taking clozapine and is dose-dependent, making it one of the most common side effects. In severe cases,...
Common Adverse EffectsSedation, dizziness/vertigo, headache, tremor, tachycardia, hypotension, syncope, hypersalivation, sweating, dry mouth, visual disturbances, constipation, nausea, fever.Drug InteractionsMetabolized by many CYP isoenzymes, particularly 1A2, 2D6, and 3A4. May inhibit CYP2D6....