Clozapine
Background
- Atypical antipsychotic
- Controls positive and negative symptoms of psychotic disorders
Complications
- QT Prolongation
- Agranulocytosis in 1%–2% of patients during initial treatment 3 months
- Highest ~3 months into treatment and then decreases
- Other potential side effects:
- Dyslipidemia
- Diabetes
- Decreased seizure threshold
Also See
- Schizophrenia
- [Antipsychotic Medications]
Sources
- Lange Poisoning and Drug Overdose, 6th Ed., p. 443-4, 160-162
