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Old Jun 16, 2020, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by falcon09 View Post
Got my blood drawn for clozaril today
I hope it goes well for you. Try to keep track of which arm is used and rotate week to week. Your veins get lots of exercise on this stuff. Even on monthly labs I alternate just so my arm with good veins doesn't get used more than the one with less good veins. I don't want scar tissue on the good arm in 20 years if I'm still on this (and I probably will be barring problems--it works that well that newer meds aren't at all attractive).

If you have questions feel free to PM me or post them. I don't know everything but I"ve been on it a long time and at least have anecdotal experiences.
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