A patient taking clozapine to treat his schizophrenia should be told that:
A) any changes in appetite or weight should be reported to the doctor immediately.
B) most patients who take clozapine develop problems related to speech and language.
C) there is a very high risk of developing extrapyramidal symptoms, even at low dosages.
D) ongoing blood testing will be required to monitor for early signs of agranulocytosis.
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