.Clozapine can cause high blood sugar levels or diabetes, high cholesterol levels, and weight gain. Keep all appointments with your health care provider to check your blood work and weight. Call your health care provider if you gain weight or develop the following symptoms of high blood sugar....
your blood may need to be tested every week for the first 6 months of treatment. It has been associated withagranulocytosisin some patients, a potentially fatal decrease in a certain type of white blood cells.
Need to get blood work done every time you get a prescription filled (weekly to monthly) Can cause dizziness and drowsiness Can cause high blood sugar, high cholesterol, and weight gain Not a good option for people with a history of seizures Pharmacist tips for Clozapine (Clozaril) You can...
your blood may need to be tested every week for the first 6 months of treatment. It has been associated withagranulocytosisin some patients, a potentially fatal decrease in a certain type of white blood cells.