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Posted by linkadge on July 18, 2005, at 20:17:12
Is a routeen test needed when using low dose clozapine ?
Linkadge
Posted by CAROLINA on July 18, 2005, at 23:04:23
In reply to clozapine low dose - test needed ?, posted by linkadge on July 18, 2005, at 20:17:12
i've been on klonopin and clonazepam and i never had any tests done. i do not think that is a common practice when it comes to clon. but it could vary between people and their diag.??-take care Carolina
Posted by xbunny on July 19, 2005, at 4:29:21
In reply to clozapine low dose - test needed ?, posted by linkadge on July 18, 2005, at 20:17:12
> Is a routeen test needed when using low dose clozapine ?
I think here in the UK you have to be registered with the clozapine monitoring agency and receive regular blood counts to receive clozapine at any dosage. My BNF (old) says it has to introduced in an inpatient setting also. Certainly when I was offered clozapine they wanted me in hospital to start it. Buns
Posted by CAROLINA on July 19, 2005, at 9:36:29
In reply to clozapine low dose - test needed ?, posted by linkadge on July 18, 2005, at 20:17:12
i'm sorry linkage-i misread the med. sorry-Carolina
Posted by squaw16 on July 19, 2005, at 12:44:37
In reply to Re: clozapine low dose - test needed ?, posted by CAROLINA on July 19, 2005, at 9:50:15
I don't know where you live. I live in USA, taking 2 mg of clomazepam a day, and don't have to take any tests.
Posted by linkadge on July 19, 2005, at 16:11:32
In reply to Re: clozapine low dose - test needed ?, posted by squaw16 on July 19, 2005, at 12:44:37
Posted by Phillipa on July 19, 2005, at 18:42:28
In reply to Re: clozapine low dose - test needed ?, posted by squaw16 on July 19, 2005, at 12:44:37
Okay Link, your surperior knowledge shines through. So what is clozpine is it Clororil? Fondly, Phillipa Probably spelled it wrong.
Posted by linkadge on July 19, 2005, at 19:07:06
In reply to Re: clozapine low dose - test needed ? » squaw16, posted by Phillipa on July 19, 2005, at 18:42:28
No no, I have no superior knowledge. But yes, clozapine is clozaril, an antipsychotic.
Linkadge
Posted by yxibow on July 19, 2005, at 20:56:16
In reply to clozapine low dose - test needed ?, posted by linkadge on July 18, 2005, at 20:17:12
> Is a routeen test needed when using low dose clozapine ?
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> LinkadgeIn the US, yes... 2% of patients are potentially at risk for agranulocytosis (low blood cell count). Required by Novartis (and probably the FDA). This is in the US, your country may be different although unlikely.
http://www.clozaril.com/index.jsp
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