Clozapine - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

• ♦ Caution should be exercised in patients with history of intestinal obstruction, increased eye pressure, irregular heartbeat, QT prolongation, heart arrest , enlarged prostate, high or low blood pressure, heart, kidney, lung or liver disease, any allergy, who are taking this medications, during pregn‍​‍‍‍​‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍​‍ancy and breast feeding. • Avoid alcohol consumption. • It may cause drowsiness, dizziness or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication. • Patient may develop with increased risk of agranulocytosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, monitor blood counts, blood pressure and sugar level regularly while taking this medication. • It may cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) with the following symptoms: fever, stiff muscles, confusion, abnormal thinking, fast or irregular heartbeat, and sweating. If it so consult with your doctor.