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jacash
09/27/09
jacash
Topics:Treatment

clorizal side affects

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David Robbins
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David Robbins is doing the best I can.

I have schizoaffective disorder (SZA). I've had this condition for 29...

Monday, September 28, 2009

Weight gain, low white blood cell count.

 

I took Clozaril for many years. it was the only med that made me feel "normal." I stayed out of a hospital for 7 years in a row. Unfortunatley the white blood counts were too low and I had to stop taking it.

 

Dave

Christina Bruni
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Christina has been in remission from schizophrenia, and out of the...

Monday, September 28, 2009

Hi Jacash,

 

Please ask your pharmacist to print out the info on Clozaril.  The main thing is to get regular blood tests to make sure you don't develop agranulocytosis, a major side effect of the Clozaril that affects blood cells.

 

Regards,

Christina

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