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Generic: clozapine View All Brands Clozaril, FazaClo An atypical antipsychotic - It is used to treat schizophrenia				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What is this medicine? CLOZAPINE (KLOE za peen) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine is only used when others have not worked. It has a risk of serious side effects and is only available through a monitoring and dispensing system that includes special doctors, pharmacists, and laboratories. For the first few months of treatment, you will be required to have routine blood testing before your prescription can be refilled. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: being treated for cancer blood disease or disorder, like leukemia constipation, fecal impaction, or a history of an obstruction of the intestine dementia diabetes heart disease- kidney disease liver disease low blood counts, like low white cell, platelet, or red cell counts lung or breathing disease, like asthma Parkinson's disease seizures an unusual or allergic reaction to clozapine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast- feeding How should I use this medicine? Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. This medicine may be taken with or without food. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not suddenly stop taking this medicine. You may need to gradually reduce the dose. Only stop taking this medicine on the advice of your doctor or health care professional. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
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