What level of clozapine allowed you to feel better?

Hi fam,

I hope you can share with me what level of clozapine allowed you to feel better about your paranoia and delusions.

I’m curently in psych ward, and doctor increased my clozaril 300 to 350 and 350 to 400. I’m really looking forward to having less of my symptoms.

Also should I stay on 400? Or shall I aim for higher dose?

Thank you.

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I take 450 a day. It works for me. :tiger_face::tiger_face::tiger_face:

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That’s a lot, I probably shouldn’t be fearing my 400. Thank you!

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I take 250 mg/day. That’s low dosage I think. Best regards.

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I take 600mg a day

Sleep well which is half the battle

Symptoms can still flair up but the calmness I have means I am less likely to get bothered mentally by it all

Said no to this med for years and that was a big mistake

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Did it help you with the depression caused by other antipsychotics?
According to what I’ve read, clozapine has a low D2 blockade and affects other receptors; it has a unique profile. I’d like to try it soon. When I see my psychiatrist, I’ll ask him.

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Clozapine is good. I makes you more calm and rationale. Bad thing is that sedates you as hell. Best regards.

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I’m at 250mg a day

I think I need more, maybe another 100mg or so

Only med that works for me. The others I don’t respond to

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@Genesis

I am at 200 mg, just semi recently started and my psych is slowly increasing. She said my dosage will likely be 500-600 mg for refractory schizophrenia.

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Wish you best luck transitioning to this med. Clozaril saved my life, but I’m still struggling with paranoia, ocd, and negative sz. Hence made this thread askin fellow friends how they doing on it.

Negative sz/depression still here, but hoping for the best. :folded_hands:

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I should take 250mg/day, but I’m on 200mg.
Clozapine is best med,but negatives are bad
I have Effexor for depression, Lamictal and klonopin too.

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Good to hear from you friend, always insightful and helpful.

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Going to 350mg today and possibly 400mg after that. I have minor external hallusinations.

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