My brother started clozapine over 10 years ago. it changed his life and he got back what the mental disorder had taken from him. he use to be hospitalized against his will on a regular monthly basis. the police would take him by force. he was violent and paranoid and i felt so sorry and scared of him. I love him but he hated me when he got sick. He and I now live together and his life is so good....
If you’re thinking about taking clozapine!! Think again! It is the most destructive brain altering drug known to man! There is no way of getting off it without major relapse! FACT It should never be a last resort med!!! If you want to end some ones life put them on this med!
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Caregiver
4/12/2008
Condition: Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder
Overall rating 4.0
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dsyckes1 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
3/28/2008
Condition: Suicidal Behavior in Schizoaffective Disorder
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weakness,sweats, drooling, dizzy
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dogeatdog | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/4/2007
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It causes severe dizziness and drowsiness.
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jlwgeorge | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/20/2007
Condition: Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia
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I have tried almost all antipsychotic meds for my schizophrenia and clozapine has worked the best. The weekly blood test are a pain but worth it for the relief.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/25/2007
Condition: Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder
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I have had serious side effects and I'm not real happy about the weekly blood tests. Howevfer, I have tried everthing under the sun to get some sleep and this is the only one that works.
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xanard | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year |
9/23/2007
Condition: Schizophrenia
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I dont recommend to nobody, had been on clozapin 5 yr ago, walking like a zombie, my hands were shaking like parkinsonic so i couldnt shave, even slobbered, my dr prescribed for that valium i refused. Very bad!
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