Precautions and Warnings With Clozapine (Cont.)

Who Should Not Take Clozapine?

You should not take clozapine if you:
 
  • Are allergic to Clozaril, clozapine, or any of the inactive ingredients used in making clozapine. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive ingredients.
  • Have problems with your bone marrow or blood cell counts.
  • Have uncontrolled epilepsy.
  • Have an intestinal blockage.
  • Have had agranulocytosis from clozapine in the past.
  • Are in a coma.
 

Precautions and Warnings With Clozapine: Final Thoughts

There are several situations in which clozapine should not be taken, as well as a number of precautions and warnings people should be aware of before taking the medication. However, it is possible that not all of the warnings or precautions were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the specific precautions and warnings with clozapine that may apply to you.

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;