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Clozaril is a serotonin-dopamine receptor blocker which is a kind of atypical anti-psychotic drug (drug for psychosis, psychiatric drug).

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41 years experience

Generic Drug

Clozapine

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Weight gain
Dizziness
Fever
Headache
Increased sweating
Restlessness
Tremor
Drowsiness
Confusion
Heartburn
Trouble sleeping
Low blood pressure
Excessive sweating
Extra saliva
Visual difficulties
Change in vision
Shaking hands or tremor

Serious

Low blood pressure
Heart palpitations

Treats

Schizophrenia
Condition
Acute schizophrenia
Condition

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How long does it take to get used to the sedating side effects of clozapine?

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Please, I need to know, will the drooling side effect of clozapine go away? It's driving me crazy.

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Can I tell me how I can get rid of clozapine drug without withdrawal symptoms and cholinergic rebound?

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Ever since my doctor stopped my clozapine, I have had poor concentration and memory, and almost no emotion. I feel very unreal. Is this related?

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Which anti psychotic drug is most effective for schizophrenia: clozapine or aripiprazole?

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I'm having nocturnal enuresis from clozapine. It's a real mess but I need to control it. Can you tell me how long before bed time should I stop taking in fluids? I get thirsty A LOT. So it's difficult

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