Clozapine Coupon & Discounts

Clozapine Information:

• What
Managing schizophrenia in patients who do not respond to other medicines. It is used to decrease the risk of suicidal behavior in certain patients. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. This medicine is an atypical antipsychotic. It may work by affecting certain chemicals in the brain, which has an effect on thinking and behavior.
• How

- Use this medicine as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take this medicine by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
- Continue to take this medicine even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
- Taking this medicine at the same time each day will help you to remember to take it.
- Do not remove the blister from the outer pouch until you are ready to take this medicine.
- Make sure that your hands are dry when you open this medicine. Do not push the tablet through the foil.
- Peel back the foil on the blister pack and place the tablet on the tongue. Allow the tablet to dissolve and swallow with saliva. This medicine may be taken with or without water.
- You may chew the tablets if you desire.
- Take the tablet immediately after opening the blister pack. Do not store the removed tablet for future use.
- If you split the tablets, discard the half of the tablet not taken out of the reach of children and pets. Do not save for future use. Talk to your pharmacist about proper disposal for this medicine.
- Do not suddenly stop taking this medicine. You may have an increased risk of side effects. If you need to stop this medicine or add a new medicine, your doctor will gradually lower your dose.
- If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. If you miss taking a dose of this medicine for more than 2 days, do not start taking it again. Contact your doctor right away for instructions.
- Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use this medicine.


• Precautions

- Some medical conditions may interact with this medicine. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have a history of blood clots, blood problems, blood vessel problems, heart problems or a heart attack, high blood pressure, a stroke, lung or breathing problems, or high blood cholesterol levels
- if you or a member of your family have had a certain type of irregular heartbeat (QT prolongation, long QT syndrome)
- if you have low blood potassium or magnesium levels, or if you are at risk for low blood potassium or magnesium levels
- if you have a history of blood problems caused by another medicine
- if you have a history of an enlarged prostate; prolonged, painful erections; liver or kidney problems; seizures (eg, epilepsy); neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS); glaucoma; stomach or bowel problems; or dementia
- if you have diarrhea, poor health, severe loss of weight or muscle caused by another disease (eg, cancer), phenylketonuria, diabetes, or a family member with diabetes, or you are very overweight
- if you have decreased metabolism of certain medicines
- if you smoke, are exposed to tobacco smoke, or you regularly consume food and drinks high in caffeine (eg, coffee, tea, soda)
- if you are scheduled for surgery or to receive anesthesia


• Side Effects

- All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects.
- Constipation; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; headache; heartburn; increased sweating or saliva production; lightheadedness when you stand up; nausea; strange dreams; trouble sleeping; weight gain.
- Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); agitation; burning, numbness, or tingling; calf or leg pain or tenderness; chest pain; confusion; dark urine; decreased coordination; delirium; fainting; fast or difficult breathing; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; increased hunger, thirst, or urination; involuntary movements of the tongue, face, mouth, or jaw (eg, tongue sticking out, puffing of cheeks, mouth puckering, chewing movements); loss of appetite; new or worsening mental or mood changes; numbness of an arm or leg; obsessive-compulsive symptoms (eg, washing hands or checking doors continuously); persistent cough; restlessness; seizures; severe headache, dizziness, or vomiting; severe or persistent nausea or constipation; severe stomach pain; shortness of breath; sluggishness; stiff muscles; swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet; symptoms of a stroke (eg, one-sided weakness, slurred speech); tremor; trouble swallowing; trouble urinating; uncontrolled muscle movements; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness; vision changes; vomiting; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
- This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at
- http://www.fda.gov/medwatch
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• Storage
Store this medicine at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Keep this medicine in the original packaging; do not remove the tablet from the blister until ready to use. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep this medicine out of the reach of children and away from pets.
• Overdose
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include coma; delirium; excessive salivation; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; seizures; severe or persistent dizziness or drowsiness; slow or shallow breathing.
• Additional Info

- If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- This medicine is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
- This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about this medicine. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.