Although Clozaril has relieved the symptoms of schizophrenia in some previously "hopeless" cases,two out of 100 patients taking Clozaril will suffer from

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Clozaril has been associated with causing agranulocytosis, a potentially fatal blood disease, in approximately 1-2% of patients who take it. Therefore, it is important for patients to undergo regular blood tests to monitor for this side effect. Alzheimer's disease and paralysis of the lower extremities are not known side effects of Clozaril. While some patients may experience a non-remitting relapse within two years, this is not directly caused by the medication itself.

Although Clozaril Has Relieved the Symptoms of Schizophrenia in Some