I would say on Clozapine weight stability means success.
I did not know it is worse than Zyprexa. It was presented to me as equal to Zyprexa in metabolic side effects. By the way, hard as I tried at not gaining weight on Zyprexa (I succeeded), I still experienced a rise in cholesterol, because, as you said, it shifts your metabolism. I have the luxury of using Zyprexa as PRN only, so I will go that route. My understanding is that Clozapine cannot be used PRN, but only as a maintenance medicine.
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Dx: Bipolar I w/Psychotic Features
Rx: Seroquel ER 550 mg, Depakote ER 1000 mg, Melatonin 6 mg, Atarax 50 mg.
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