Clozaril Medication - Uses & Side Effects

Clozapine is a psychiatric medication that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. It decreases hallucinations and also helps to prevent suicide in people who are likely to try to harm themselves.

Clozaril Dosage

• The usual starting dose is half of a 25-milligram tablet and you should be taken 1 or 2 times daily.
• Safety and efficacy have not been established for children up to 16 years of age.

Uses of Clozaril

• This medication is used to treat various mental/mood disorders.
• It may also be used to treats other medical conditions those are listed in this medication guide.

Side Effects of Clozaril

Before taken Clozaril medicine, you should discuss the side effects with your doctor. If any develop or change in intensity, then you should inform your doctor as soon as possible. Because only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Clozaril. Side effects may include:

• Blood disorders
• Constipation
• Drowsiness
• Fainting
• Fever
• Headache
• Low blood pressure
• Nausea
• Salivation
• Rapid heartbeat
• Tremor
• Vertigo

Warnings and precautions before taking Clozaril:

• You should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant. If you become pregnant while you are taking clozapine, then you should call your doctor immediately.
• If you are having surgery such as dental surgery, then you should tell the doctor that you are taking clozapine.
• You should tell your doctor if you are allergic to clozapine or any other medications.
• If you are taking prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products, then you should tell your doctor.

Drug Interaction :-If you are taking Clozaril with certain other drugs, then the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. So it is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Clozaril with the following:

• Alcohol
• Blood pressure medications
• Caffeine
• Digitoxin
• Epilepsy drugs such as Tegretol and Dilantin
• Fluvoxamine
• Heart rhythm stabilizers
• Nicotine
• Rifampin
• Tranquilizers
• Warfarin

Overdose

After taken Clozaril if you feel that overdose is suspected, then you should contact with your doctor immediately. Because it may lead to another serious effect. Symptoms of a Clozaril overdose include

• Coma
• Delirium
• Excess salivation
• Low blood pressure
• Faintness
• Pneumonia
• Rapid heartbeat
• Seizures
• Absence of breathing

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