Clozapine: Registered & Controlled FDA Drug for Schizophrenia
An Overview of Clozapine's Application Suicidal Ideation
By Christine Cadena, published Jan 22, 2007
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Each year, countless numbers of individuals suffer from symptoms associated with schizophrenia. For many, symptoms are mild and are relatively unnoticed by the general public. But, for some, symptoms are significant, often leading to threats and attempts of suicide. For the mental health sufferer, many will seek out medical and psychological treatment and, unfortunately, be diagnosed with a schizophrenia condition often requiring the use of prescription medications. In an effort to provide appropriate schizophrenia treatment, healthcare professionals will commonly develop a tailored treatment plan which may include a combination of psychotherapy in addition to medication usage. As part of this mental health treatment program, the use of Clozapine has become quite common. Understanding the use, dosing and side effects of Clozapine will provide schizophrenics and other mental health sufferers with a better understanding in the overall treatment plan initiated as part of a proactive approach to reducing the risk of further mental health complications while improving quality of life. Clozapine, a generic prescription medication manufactured by xxx, is used in the treatment of schizophrenia but may also be used to treat suicidal patients of any mental health origin. Clozapine lends its success in the improvement of schizophrenia induced suicidal thoughts resulting in a return to a somewhat normal process of thinking.

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Takeaways
- Clozapine, a generic prescription medication manufactured by Novartis, is used in the treatment of schizophrenia but may also be used to treat suicidal patients of any mental health origin
- Dosing of generic Clozapine, in the treatment of suicidal schizophrenia, will vary depending on age and mental health status of the patient
- While most patients report few side effects during treatment, it is when the Clozapine is weaned from the schizophrenia patient that side effects become more apparent
Did You Know?
For individuals currently using other FDA approved prescriptions, Clozapine, in the treatment of suicidal ideation attributed to schizophrenia, may not be indicated, especially in those suffering from a co morbid seizure disorder.Resources
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