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Old Feb 18, 2016, 06:25 PM
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I've known people who have taken every anti-psychotic on the market and nothing worked. Then they took Clozaril (clozapine) and it literally saved their lives.

I don't want to discourage anyone from taking clozapine; I just want everyone to know that you will need your blood drawn on a weekly basis in the beginning.
Yes, I did a blood test last week when I started the clozapine and I am geting another tomorrow.. .and weekly after that.

I am just not sure if the blurry vision is temporary or as long as I take it and weight gain is apparent too.. since I've gained weight since last week.