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What Is Clozapine Used For?

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Click on an icon to view.Is Clozapine Used for Children?
Clozapine has not been approved for treating childhood schizophrenia. Be sure to talk with your healthcare provider about the risks and benefits of using the drug in children.Is Clozapine Used for Off-Label Reasons?
On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend clozapine for something other than the conditions discussed in this article. This is called an "off-label" use. At this time, off-label clozapine uses include the treatment of:- Bipolar disorder
- Severe agitation that is not associated with schizophrenia.
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD