CLOZARIL Side
Affects
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) in April 2005 issued an alert
noting that older patients treated for
dementia with Clozaril or other
atypical antipsychotics had a higher
chance for death than patients who did
not take the medicine.
Other Clozaril side effects may be
life-threatening, according to the FDA.
They include:
-
Agranulocytosis, a potentially
life-threatening reaction where the
body’s bone marrow does not produce
enough white blood cells.
-
Seizures. The risk of seizure is
increased in people who have a history
of seizures or other predisposing
factors.
-
Heart problems. Clozapine can cause a
condition called myocarditis, or
swelling of the heart muscle.
-
Lowering of blood pressure when you
stand up. This may also lead to
fainting. In rare instances, this has
been associated with lung and/or heart
collapse.
-
A life-threatening nervous system
problem called neuroleptic malignant
syndrome (NMS). NMS can cause a high
fever, stiff muscles, sweating, a fast
or irregular heart beat, change in
blood pressure, and confusion. NMS can
affect your kidneys.
NMS
is a medical emergency. Call your
healthcare professional right away if
you experience these symptoms.
-
A movement problem called tardive
dyskinesia (TD) when a person’s muscles
that cannot be stopped.
-
High blood sugar and diabetes. Patients
with diabetes or who have a higher
chance for diabetes should have their
blood sugar checked often.
-
Other serious side effects may include
fever, blood clots in the lung and
liver disease.
If you or a family member has Clozaril
side effects or other health problems
that may be related to Clozaril, you do
not need to suffer financially or
emotionally. The Clozaril lawyers at
the Law Firm of Moskowitz & Dennis can
discuss your options for pursuing
compensation from the manufacturer.
Our Clozaril lawyers can help you
obtain the compensation you deserve -
with no fees and no cost to you. But
you must act quickly before your right
to compensation expires.
Looking for a CLOZARIL lawyer? Call us
toll-free at any time, 24 hours a day,
at 1-888-890-HURT (4878) or
CLICK HERE
for a FREE CONSULTATION with an
attorney.
Your
Clozaril
Attorneys
We Represent
You!!
|
