In 1982, my brother was diagnosed at the age of 20 with Schizophrenia and Bipolar-Manic Depressive. He has been on several anti-psychotic and anti-depression over several years. Appx 5 years after Clozaril being available he began taking it. It has been the most helpful and effective anti-psychotic medication for him. As most know, the lab work for blood draw is a pain (once a week!) but for the l...
When I don't take the Clozaril, I can't sleep at night at all. Why does this occur? When I do take the Clozaril, I get tired about 1 to 2 hours after I take it. When I do take it I usually sleep through the whole night. I have to get my blood drawn every other week, which I really don't like. I started taking the Clozaril about 8 to 9 years ago. The thing I really hate is if I don't take it ...
tigger | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Caregiver
10/2/2008
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 2.7
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This medication seems to be causing cognitive problems - memory; executive function, concentration etc.
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Heather A. | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
8/13/2008
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 3.3
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When I don't take the Clozaril, I can't sleep at night at all. Why does this occur? When I do take the Clozaril, I get tired about 1 to 2 hours after I take it. When I do take it I usually sleep through the whole night. I have to get my blood drawn every other week, which I really don't like. I started taking the Clozaril about 8 to 9 years ago. The thing I really hate is if I don't take it I can't sleep at all during the night. Why did they invent a drug that messes with your sleep patterns? I hate that. Honestly, I do!Read More Read Less
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marydean | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Caregiver
4/2/2008
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 5.0
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my son has been on cloz since 1989. if it had not worked he would never have been discharged he was the 1st person to get it in north dakota.
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Anonymous |
9/28/2007
Condition: Suicidal Behavior in Schizoaffective Disorder
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