User Reviews for clozapine oral

My Husband had been on and off of about 12 different medications. All of which did not work for his hallucinations, delusions and voices. He was deemed "Treatment Resistant" and decided to try Clozapine as a last resort. It saved our marriage and our lives. He became very sick with Myocarditis when they initiated the meds. It almost killed him, which is why they use it as a last resort. It was very scary, but nurses said they had seen this reaction before and it would pass. They were right. It was worth the risk. Read More Read Less

I was in and out of hospitals on different meds that weren't working. I got put on clozapine alongside buspirone, clonazepam, amantadine and fluphenazine and I found that that cocktail has been effective. The fluphenaize feels ok/good for a week or two between injections, and the clonazepam and buspirone help some with anxiety. Surprisingly I find that the buspirone works better. Cant tell if the amantadine does anything. Lastly, clozapine has been the most helpful anti psychotic I've ever taken. Way better than haldol and zyprexa, and helps stop visual and auditory hallucinations significantly. Clozapine makes me kind of sleepy so I spead out the dosage throughout the day. Other than that, no complaints. Clozapine is a great medication.Read More Read Less

I’m very depressed on it I feel like drinking and it would kill me The combination of alcohol and this medication But I really don’t care It makes me tired It makes me depressed It makes me have no pleasure in any of my interests

I’m a female was put on it years ago to combat my suicidal thoughts watch out tho because I had a severe anaphylactic shock to it I died they brought me round with shocks when I came back to life I couldn’t do anything eat drink swallow walk breathe move any part of my body had to be watched 24/7 for six weeks

I've been on clozapine for over two years now. I recommend going to the hospital when you start off cause they took a lot of blood work and vitals. I wasn't expecting a med change when I was there but I got one. It made me a bit tired at first but my catatonic signs slowly went away. Now I have a part-time job after many trials of antipsychotics. I'm on a low dose of clozapine though. I think less is best because of the side effects.

If you’re thinking about taking clozapine!! Think again! It is the most destructive brain altering drug known to man! There is no way of getting off it without major relapse! FACT It should never be a last resort med!!! If you want to end some ones life put them on this med!

how to stop taking it and why do i also been taking other med that are red flaged not to take toger clozapine + topiramate

These drugs are a complete waste of time - and human potential. Accept yourself, and heal your life yourself.

life sdaving medication,nothing else worked does require dedication and compliance been taking 18 years

bi-polar drug is ok but I must have weekly blood tests to make sure my white blood cells are ok. CVS pharmacy will not release Cloapine to me unless they too get a copy of my weekly blood levels.

This medicine has worked wonders for me. I've tried pretty much all of the schizophrenia medicines. And this one is the best. It has stopped hallucinations, delusions, everything. The only thing i don't like about it is how much it makes me sleep. I've went from about 8 hrs a night to 12. Its still worth it though.

Helped the anxiety I was dealing with, but coming off of it was very difficult

My brother started clozapine over 10 years ago. it changed his life and he got back what the mental disorder had taken from him. he use to be hospitalized against his will on a regular monthly basis. the police would take him by force. he was violent and paranoid and i felt so sorry and scared of him. I love him but he hated me when he got sick. He and I now live together and his life is so good. he is happy and takes the medication on his own because it works. he has never been hospitalized sinse taking clozapine.Read More Read Less

doesnt work, makes me tired the day after.. waste of time

I do not like the pamphelet information about the drug.I think it is too general and may encourage it's use by people without genuine need to use it.I think a different marketing approach would be helpful.

I am taking 25 mg per night to address the manic part of my bipolar disorder. Even at such a low dosage, it makes me very drowsy and it's hard to get started in the morning. On average, I sleep between 10-12 hours a day with clozapine, when I used to sleep more like 7-8 hours. Also, I have to have quite frequent blood tests to make sure my white cell count is not too low from the clozapine. However, in spite of all these negatives, I still am glad to be on it because it has helped me remain stable and avoid hospitalizations for the past year and 8 months.Read More Read Less

My Father had Parkinson's, mild dementia, and heart stents. One dose at bedtime, he passed away the next morning! Do not recomend!!!

Worked 4 me, very quickly was hospitalized when they started it, my 1st experience w/hallucinations. Stopped them,none in 6 yrs,blood draw monthly.It's a life saver, I haven't experienced any negative side effects or allergic effects .

My son had been tormented with mental illness since in high school. He attempted suicide 2 times heard voices and thought tv and radios were talking to him. He had been in mental hospital 3 times, and it was not until a very excellent psychiatrist started him on clozaril, that it was like a miracle. He is on very low doses and can function now , go to school and work. He is also on low dose lithium at bedtime. Although monthly blood draws can be a nuisance , it is well worth the inconvenience. he also has an excellent therapist who helps him look forward and not rehash the past.Read More Read Less