[emmamental]

I have had several episodes of psychosis since the age of 21 and the only thing that worked was Clozapine, which is the one that took it all away. After taking that I didn't hear another voice. Sadly, I tried to stop taking it so they wuldn't put me on it again - meaning I had disabling voices and hallucinations and disorganised thinking.

This time around, after a psychosis that lasted about 2 years - I started taking it again and it does keep me calm, but it only partially works - I still hear voices and think people in my vicinity are talking about me from time to time. Don't get me wrong - I feel a lot better and its nice to have breaks from hallucinations - but from time to time (especially after cigarettes) it will come back.

My Clozapine is supplemented with Amisulpride. I am also having Psychology.

What do they do if Clozapine doesn't work?

Thanks

[CANDC]

Emmamental, the best person to ask on the med question is your med prescriber. If you find things are getting out of balance let them know and they could change amounts or meds.

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Originally Posted by emmamental

I have had several episodes of psychosis since the age of 21 and the only thing that worked was Clozapine, which is the one that took it all away. After taking that I didn't hear another voice. Sadly, I tried to stop taking it so they wuldn't put me on it again - meaning I had disabling voices and hallucinations and disorganised thinking.

This time around, after a psychosis that lasted about 2 years - I started taking it again and it does keep me calm, but it only partially works - I still hear voices and think people in my vicinity are talking about me from time to time. Don't get me wrong - I feel a lot better and its nice to have breaks from hallucinations - but from time to time (especially after cigarettes) it will come back.

My Clozapine is supplemented with Amisulpride. I am also having Psychology.

What do they do if Clozapine doesn't work?

Thanks

Hey, I saw your post and thought I would mention an important fact. Smoking affects the way that Clozapine works, it does not stop it from working necessarily but it is true that people who smoke need higher doses of Clozapine. This is why doctors often ask patients on clozapine to let them know if they stop or start smoking as they may need a dose change. My advice would be to get your doctor to get a clozapine level blood test as you may need a higher dose for the drug to be effective unless you stop smoking. Good Luck