anyone on Clozaril.

teresapooh98 · Jan 14, 2013 at 01:53 PM

My psychiatrist wants me to start on Clozaril because seroquel isn't doing it's job with hearing voices and stuff. I just want some information on how it works for you or any information that someone going on it can use. I hope it helps because i'm having a hard time right now and need some relief. Thanks for any information that you can give me.

Puffyprue · Jan 15, 2013 at 10:34 AM

I was on Clozaril, at first its helps to sleep but it wont work for long you need to keep increasing your dose and i gained tons of weight because of this

avlady · Jan 15, 2013 at 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by teresapooh98

My psychiatrist wants me to start on Clozaril because seroquel isn't doing it's job with hearing voices and stuff. I just want some information on how it works for you or any information that someone going on it can use. I hope it helps because i'm having a hard time right now and need some relief. Thanks for any information that you can give me.

I am on clozaril. I think it is the generic kind . I take 200 mg at bedtime, which is good because it really knocks me out for the night, I used to never sleep at night I would stay up in the night and sleep in the day, but that got me nowhere except in the hospital. I now, since taking clozaril, sleep at night, i even go to bed very early, sometime it depresses me as my body is accepting it, but I have to say i Love it, basically because it let's me sleep.For the past 2 years on it i can say I'm happy more often, get work done i the day, Your body may take some adjusting to it, its better than being on prolixin which I was on at one time for 8 years suffering at the systems solution to my problem.I had a hospital stay about 3 years ago for 21 days to get the medication change going good, but it was worth it.I hope you find the answer to your situation andhave a happy day-avlady

hamster-bamster · Jan 15, 2013 at 04:59 PM

I took it once for sleep and it caused profuse sweating. That was it - I did not go back.

netsavy006 · Jan 15, 2013 at 08:23 PM

I am currently taking Clozaril and it works very well for me. I am on 325mg per day.

I take Clozaril for two purposes. I take it to treat psychosis and manic depression.

It works very well for me in both aspects. I no longer have hallucinations, paranoia, and I also don't get manic symptoms, such as racing thoughts, lack of sleep, pressured speech.

You have to titrate slowly to reduce the risk of certain side effects. I was started on 25mg and was increased every week until I got to 300mg.

Be prepared to do blood work on a regular basis. The blood work is to check your white blood cells (ensuring they don't get too low).

The only side effects I get (that could be attributed to the med) are sedation and dry mouth. This medication can cause drooling, which I've heard you can take Cogentin to help treat it.

I hope this helps. I wish you the best with your treatment.
~ Andy

Yoda · Jan 15, 2013 at 08:44 PM

I take clozaril since 2007 for bipolar. It has worked well for me. If I run out of it for a few days I started having difficulty sleeping and sometimes get a bit manic. As netsavy said it can cause drooling and I have that side effect at night which is annoying.

When you initially start taking it you have to have a CBC every week for six months, then every two weeks for six months, then every month as long as you take it. I have never had a problem with my white cells fortunately.

~JD~ · Jan 16, 2013 at 06:09 AM

Quetiapine (trade name Seroquel) is notoriously ineffective at helping with psychotic symptoms of schizophrenia. It's great as a mood stabilizer and even an antidepressant, but it's abilities to suppress psychosis falls short of what most people require.

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teresapooh98 Member Member Since Dec 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 209 14 3 hugs given	Jan 14, 2013 at 01:53 PM #1 My psychiatrist wants me to start on Clozaril because seroquel isn't doing it's job with hearing voices and stuff. I just want some information on how it works for you or any information that someone going on it can use. I hope it helps because i'm having a hard time right now and need some relief. Thanks for any information that you can give me.
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Puffyprue A lonely Loner Member Since Oct 2008 Location: Away from Polaris Posts: 3,236 16 1,809 hugs given	Jan 15, 2013 at 10:34 AM #2 I was on Clozaril, at first its helps to sleep but it wont work for long you need to keep increasing your dose and i gained tons of weight because of this __________________ As long as people aren't asking me if i'm all right, i am alright.
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hamster-bamster Account Suspended Member Since Sep 2011 Location: Northern California Posts: 14,805 (SuperPoster!) 13 3,729 hugs given	Jan 15, 2013 at 04:59 PM #4 I took it once for sleep and it caused profuse sweating. That was it - I did not go back.
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