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Posted by bipolarspectrum1 on May 27, 2008, at 18:56:04
Hi,
I've tried all the atypicals and none have stopped the mixed states and/or cycling i get from bipolar...I've recently asked my pdoc about clozapine, clozaril, and was wondering if anyone has any experience with it?
Is it more/less sedating than seroquel/zyprexa is a question i have??
Posted by Jeroen on May 29, 2008, at 11:48:20
In reply to Clozapine (Clozaril) for Bipolar disorder anyone?, posted by bipolarspectrum1 on May 27, 2008, at 18:56:04
more sedative for sure, its the most sedating anti psychotic i think
Posted by yxibow on May 30, 2008, at 1:25:55
In reply to Clozapine (Clozaril) for Bipolar disorder anyone?, posted by bipolarspectrum1 on May 27, 2008, at 18:56:04
> Hi,
> I've tried all the atypicals and none have stopped the mixed states and/or cycling i get from bipolar...
>
> I've recently asked my pdoc about clozapine, clozaril, and was wondering if anyone has any experience with it?
>
> Is it more/less sedating than seroquel/zyprexa is a question i have??From the PI more than 50% of patients report sedation and is one reason for discontinuation... however, at least for hard case histories of clients with schizophreniform disorders, it may be a good solution if tolerable (blood tests, side effects, etc.)
Posted by John Tommy on June 8, 2008, at 18:22:51
In reply to Clozapine (Clozaril) for Bipolar disorder anyone?, posted by bipolarspectrum1 on May 27, 2008, at 18:56:04
This is the end of the thread.
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