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Clozaril (Clozapine)

Clozaril (generic name clozapine) is an antipsychotic prescribed to alleviate psychotic features such as paranoia and hallucinations sometimes associated with extreme mood swings in those with bipolar disorder (manic depression). Found here are resources and information relating to this medication.
Clozaril / Clozapine Black Box Warnings
Clozaril - generic Clozapine - is an antipsychotic medication approved for limited use in the treatment of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. The reason for the limited approval is that there are several possible serious side effects of Clozaril use, including low white cell count, seizures, inflammation of heart muscle and more.
Clozaril / Clozapine Side Effects
Catalogue of side effects for the medication Clozaril - generic Clozapine - an antipsychotic medication used for treatment-resistent schizophrenia and to reduce the risk of recurrent suicidal behavior in patients with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.
Clozapine Monograph
This is a comprehensive Canadian monograph from Internet Mental Health. Contents include pharmacology, indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, overdose information and dosage.
Clinical Outcome of Clozapine Research
This article describes a randomized, open study of clozapine add-on therapy versus treatment as usual for patients with treatment-resistant illness and a history of mania.

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