saoirse Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 I just starte it a while ago ago as a sort of last resorrt for my delusions and hallucinations. So far no side eddectsnand while I dont know if its helping my paranoia yet, its definitely helping my anxiety. Who else has been on this drug? sorry for the typos/ was on the ipad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceberg Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 i definitely have some sucky side effects (namely sedation and appetite increase) but clozapine is the most effective med ive ever taken (for bipolar 1) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeremonyNewOrder Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Clozapine was definitely effective for me but I became obese on it and the sedation was rough without stimulants so I had to stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the maze runner Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 It squashed my psychosis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simba Cub Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Clozapine does stuff the NO OTHER ANTIPSYCHOTIC can possibly hope to do, in good ways. It's neither an atypical nor a typical antipsychotic; rather, it is in it's own class. It was the only drug that even TOUCHED my psychosis. I've maxed out the dose to within my toxicity levels and have bolstered it up with a modest dose of Amisulpride, a typical, and between them it does the trick. Highly recommended, side effects and all! (Side effects for me were primarily sleeping 16 hours a day, eating tonnes and retaining weight). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aura Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Lots of side effects, but psychosis-wise it has been a miracle drug. I got my life back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simba Cub Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Sadly I have a low toxicity level, petering out at about 350mg out of a possible 900mg. Have just swallowed 5mg of Trifluoperazine (Stelazine) as a buffer. I hope it works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceberg Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Simba Cub said: Sadly I have a low toxicity level, petering out at about 350mg out of a possible 900mg. Have just swallowed 5mg of Trifluoperazine (Stelazine) as a buffer. I hope it works! 300 ish is about it for me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jave808 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Hi I've been on Clozapine - twice. It helped the first time, just made me feel better overall. Gained weight, lowered my BP and slept a lot. Also expect lots of drool (saliva) on your pillow when you wake up in the morning. 2nd time around it helped clear the "fog" in my brain. I could think clearer!!! But recently have switched again due to the over-the-top blood work required. Talk to your pdoc and weigh out the pros/cons of the drug. There is a reason why it's considered the "gold" standard drug to measure other drugs effectiveness on psychosis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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