Clozapine - Beyond the Basics
About this episode
Dr. O'Leary explores the history and impact of clozapine as an atypical antipsychotic, discussing its severe side effects and new recommendations for its use.
Dr. O'Leary explores the history of clozapine, highlighting its initial revolutionary impact as the first atypical antipsychotic, followed by a ban on its use, followed by its re-emergences as a strictly monitored medication, and then culminating in new recommendations that greatly encourage its use. The discussion details the severe side effects that led to its initial discontinuation, and then emphasizes other critical but often overlooked adverse effects, such as metabolic syndrome, ...
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