Side effectsClozapineLiver enzymesLeucopeniaDrug feverIn addition to the low risk of agranulocytosis, several more frequent side effects are associated with clozapine therapy. We tried to estimate the incidence of these side effects. We analysed 391 treatments in 315 inptients, who received ...
SIDE-EFFECTS OF CLOZAPINE IN THE TREATMENT OF PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS IN ADOLESCENTS - A RETROSPECTIVE STUDYAMMINGER, G PRESCH, FREIMITZ, JFRIEDRICH, M H
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...
S. DeschênesF. CourtoisJ.S. LafondTaylor & FrancisJournal of Sex Education & TherapyDeschenes S, Courtois F, Lafond J. Potential side effects of clozapine on the sexual function of schizophrenic man. J Sex Educ Ther 2001; 26: 334-339...
Reduce the dose gradually over a period of 1 to 2 weeks if termination of CLOZARIL therapy is planned and there is no evidence of moderate to severe neutropenia. For abrupt clozapine discontinuation for a reason unrelated to neutropenia, continuation of the existing ANC monitoring is recommended ...
FazaClo (clozapine) is an antipsychotic medication used to treat severe schizophrenia symptoms in people who have not responded to other medications. FazaClo is also used to help reduce the risk of suicidal behavior in people with schizophrenia or similar disorders. What Are Side Effects of FazaCl...
effectiveness compared to other antipsychotics, it is crucial to find ways to facilitate its use, especially in difficult situations, while reducing the risks of side effects. This leads to a hypothesis-driven question: Could optimizing the method of clozapine administration reduce its side effects?
Side effectsEEG Schizophrenic patientsCross-sectional studySerum clozapine (S-Cloza) and serum desmethyl-clozapine concentrations (S-Descloza) were measured in 30 chronic schizophrenic in- and outpatients on a variable dose regimen. All patients were in steady state with respect to clozapine therapy ...
It is important to begin taking this drug at a low dose, increasing your dose slowly, to lessen side effects such asdizziness, drowsiness andseizures. Follow your doctor's instructions exactly. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Since clozapine can cause a...
A recent study of psychiatrists published in 2011 has shown that there was a gap in the knowledge about side-effects of clozapine. The knowledge about side-effects of clozapine in nurses has never been studied. This cross-sectional study evaluated the knowledge base regarding the safety of ...