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>Corticosteroid m Added to tox&harm potential. The addition is about neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a dangerous condition that can be caused by antipsychotics like clozapine. |
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Clozapine can cause agranulocytosis as mentioned before, and therefore lower doses and self-monitoring for this condition are ideal. Clozapine can be dispensed by prescription, and if you already have a prescription, you should know your blood test results of red, amber, or green. You should not accept clozapine from people or sources you do not trust, and this goes the same for any other drug. | Clozapine can cause agranulocytosis as mentioned before, and therefore lower doses and self-monitoring for this condition are ideal. Clozapine can be dispensed by prescription, and if you already have a prescription, you should know your blood test results of red, amber, or green. You should not accept clozapine from people or sources you do not trust, and this goes the same for any other drug. Clozapine can also cause NMS, or neuroleptic malignant syndrome. This reaction is rare, but serious and includes dysfunctions such as muscle rigidity, hyperthermia, paleness, psychomotor agitation, respiratory distress (tachypnea), and more. Tripsitters should be used and, once again, low doses should be started with. | ||
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