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Originally Posted by kindness
Clozapine has a relatively rare but deadly side effect: It destroys your white blood cells in your immune system.
Consequently, you will need your blood drawn once a week for the first two months, then bi-monthly, then monthly.
Has your psychiatrist told you about this?
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Yes I've had blood taken already to check my normal levels of white blood cells which were fine. I start clozapine in 4 days and then being monitored at home by the crisis Team to take my blood pressure 3 times a day. Aswell as the blood tests weekly. I asked what if it doesn't work for me and my psychiatrist said about a risperdal/abilify combination Since for the most part I was doing well on risperdal but had to come off because of the prolactin levels and abilify can help reduce prolactin levels.