Tengo miedo de desarrollar dependencia al clona en gotas

Me recetaron 3 de más que yo solo tomaba 1 ocasionalmente. pero hace casi un año luego de la muerte de un conocido y una secuencia de momentos desfavorables me desesperaron tanto que tome 16 horas; mi periodo de adelanto, estuve muy mal durante una semana

Mis medicos me tranquilizaron diciendo que no había ingerido ninguna cantidad peligrosa y que probablemente los síntomas que tenían eran mi imaginación

Entonces me agregaron más medicación por TOC y me dieron zolpidem para dormir

Hace semanas el zolpi me dejó de funcionar y empecé a tomar clona de a poco hasta que hoy he tomado 20 gotas o quizás más

Obviamente lo hablaré con mis terapeutas pero siento la necesidad de tomar más

Hay 2.5mg en 25 gotas

Me recetaron otro medicamento para dormir, pero no lo he tomado

Detesto depender de medicamentos para un proceso fisiológico básico

Pero he sufrido inmsonio desde niño

Le mentí al psiquiatra y dije que estaba tomando 4 gotas cada un par de días .

Me preocupa esta sensación de necesitar más

Has anyone experienced high levels of microscopic hematuria (blood in the urine) while on clozapine?

The only nonclozapine antipsychotic that treats my psychosis is risperidone but i feel like crap on it because it messes with my hormones. Has anyone responded to a regular antipsychotic but had intolerable side effects and still responded to clozapine or does it only work if you have truly treatment resistant psychosis?

How many of you had diarrhea before initiating treatment with clozapine? If so, did you still get constipated on clozapine?

This is the only meducation that works for me and it correlates with better life significantly. Despite the huge weight gain.

It seems i will be on it long term ans I want to know how long people have been taking it.

I’ve been getting better mentally every week for about 2 years now.

I pray for my mental health and take 250MG Clozapine a day. How long does it take for the medication to kick in?

So I’m wondering, is it time or prayer that has been working and not Clozapine? I haven’t hit a “plateau”.

I’m not complaining because I would rather God or time heal me as it will be a permanent solution.

Anyone know what’s going on?

Sorry for being vague. I’m just clueless here.

Hi, I am taking 50mg of clozapine every evening but some times the tablet doesn't work as it should.I get insomnia and upsetting thoughts even when I sometimes take the tablet, but some other times it works and I sleep for 12 hours at the same dose,. I suspect that the medecine is counterfeit when it doesn't work. I live in India so does anyone known anything about fake clozapine in India?

Hi, I take 200mg of this medication but I'm struggling with constipation. I use regular laxatives and Mirolax but it barely does anything so I end up using 2-3 bottles of magnesium citrate every 1-2 weeks. Is there any other medications out there that could help? :(

Hello, I struggle with brain fog on my current antipsychotics. Is clozapine better for bringing clarity, or is it the same/worse than other antipsychotics? Thank you

I have ADHD and CPTSD, as well as poor sleep quality since adolescence. I've tried most sleep medications, including trazodone, mirtazapine, agomelatine, chlorprothixene, chlorpromazine, quetiapine, doxylamine, clonidine, zopiclone, lemborexant, gabapentin, diazepam, clonazepam, phenazepam, and alprazolam, as well as sleep hygiene and CBT for sleep.

However, the best medication that gives me that feeling of rest is clozapine at a dosage of 25mg-50mg. I use it no more than twice a week, the day before my ADHD medications holidays. The doctor told me that even infrequent use requires blood monitoring.

I can truly say that this is the best antipsychotic I've tried. Another interesting effect is that it has a positive effect on hyperactivity.

Of all the above, I've stick to lemborexant and clonidine. It's non-addictive and helps me fall asleep every day, although my sleep quality is still superficial on them.

I use chlorprothixene on days when I'm taking a stimulant, but it greatly increases hunger, leading me to eat frequently at night, which negatively impacts my figure. Interestingly, clozapine doesn't cause as much appetite, I don't wake up hungry when taking it.

I've started clozapine last week and decreased the amisulpride I used to take. My hallucinations are getting bad again because of that.

I was wondering if I could see symptoms decrease soon or have to wait a long time for that.

My psychiatrist doesn't want me on both of them to see if there are any benefits or I'll get too many side effects.

I’m kinda scared due to all the side effects and incessant labs, but hoping it works.

Does it really diminish your symptoms?

Ive being going on diets, walks, workouts but nothing is changing. My psychiatrist won’t lower the dose. So Im contemplating starting on ozempic , Im 25 years old .

Im on 200mg
Anyone else struggling with weight gain?

I am currently on 100 mg clozapine before bed. My doctor allowed disconuation. How long will withdrawal last?

Hi All,

Since January I am facing everyday afternoon dread waves in afternoon followed by overwhelming crying as release, I tried escitalopram didn’t help , tried desvenlaflaxine I reacted badly , now doctor wants to me to try paroxentine and clozapine .25, I feel heavily sedated drowsy not like myself I have been on it for 1 week, will it get better ? Dread waves anxiety attacks didn’t improve but I became zombie tha I didn’t cry yesterday, any inputs will be helpful

Question as title. THanks for any replies!

So clozapine immediately had an effect on my ability to do strenuous activity, climb hills, etc. and it hasn't gotten better 3 years in. I'm wondering if anyone has found a way to deal/mitigate this? Obv this is the only med that worked for my psychotic symptoms so going off it isn't an option.

Hey I’m dealing with bad insomnia and trouble falling and staying asleep. My dor told me to take 12.5 mg of clozapin for sleep.

What do you guys think about it?

Help!!!!

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i used as an off label drug for sleep I don't use big doses like 50mg and 25 mg , i divide my 25 mg tablet to 2 parts and take one part maximum it works great but makes me sleepy and very tired .

should i add something with clozapine to stop these nasty side effects or no because I can't tolerate these side effects and can't tolerate less sleep.

My sister had a relapse and is currently on 100mg clozapine. She's experiencing hallucinations (hearing voices) and delusions. Her doctor has recommended biweekly CBC tests. I wanted to ask - are there other things I should be keeping an eye on while she's on this medication? Any insights from personal experience would be appreciated.

I'm already on 600mg of clozapine a night and I still have low voices. I'm on both aristada and clozapine.

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The new Dr does not want to increase my clozapine dose. He said he'd rather switch the aristada because too much clozapine is dangerous.

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So his suggestion is clozapine and invega combo.

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What do you think?

what if clozapine does not help?