Has anyone been told in an psychiatrist appointment if they start clozapine that they have to stay on it regardless of it killing white blood cells which leads to death? This came from my recent appointment with a temp psychiatrist. The main one which I have no idea when is returning said I could return back to amisulpride if there an issue with it?
ah no, never been told that. I think if it would be hard on the white blood cells then you have to stop it. My pdoc never told me that.
if you had to stay on it regardless then they wouldn’t have to check your blood regularly huh? I think they check it to see if it’s happening and if it is then you stop using the med.
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I’ve been on Clozapine for over a year.
I notice that beside’s a “weird feeling”; much like a tired or drowsy feeling; no other side effects.
However, I was not aware it “kills white blood cells”.
I’m not aware of amisulpride.
Good luck to you.
I was told in hospital in someone that he had 10 years left to live and was forced to stay to stay clozapine. Another forum said that’s only if there is a court order for it do so.
I’m starting to believe I was fed that bs because they are insistent on trying other meds first. As for the other guy he probably had a court order to take it and that was his death sentence (other side of the country).
With clozapine it affects your white blood cells and neutrophil count. You have to do blood tests every month for as long as you are on it. But you can be taken off it, just do a slow taper.
I’ve never taken clozapine myself but one psychiatrist wanted to put me on it so I researched it. I refused it and got a new psychiatrist.
The blood test is to make sure your white blood cells are not low. 
The psychiatrist can’t keep you on clozapine if your white blood count gets to low. He’s obligated to put your health first and foremost.
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