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Mar 22, 2015, 06:15 PM
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My meds might be changed again. However, this time to Clozaril. I am wondering if anyone has tried this medication and were their any adverse side effects? I already know that I will have to get bloodwork done every week for a while.
Thanks for reading this. 
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Mar 22, 2015, 07:07 PM
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im on it, they had me at 300mg a day, i take it at night because i like being normal during the day. It makes me drowsy and dizzy. and ive drank a few times and almost had a heart attack/blood pressure drop. i suggest eating right, not drinking alchohol. excersize. I dropped my dose to 200mg to be safe.
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Mar 26, 2015, 04:04 AM
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I have never taken it so I really can't help you, but I hope you get so great information from other members
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Mar 28, 2015, 06:27 AM
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Out of all the medications I've taken, Clozaril was and is the best. However, I gained 20lbs in two months which made me stop taking it. I hope you find something that you can tolerate and like. One of the hardest things for me is trying to accept that I need medication.
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Mar 30, 2015, 11:55 AM
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I was on it when it first came out. I remember it made me drool alot. Really gross. Given how dry my mouth is now, that may not be a bad thing. I do know that Clozaril was a life changer for people with schizo illnesses. It was like they stepped out of the dark of night into a bright, sunshiny day. I hope you find the right meds for you. I hope that the sun comes out for you.
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