Clozapine and Fatigue: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• July 26, 2011

Clozapine for Schizophrenia "My friend has been on Clozaril (Clozapine) for nearly 18 years. He went more than 10 years without having a single psychotic breakdown, which only occurred when he lowered the dosage himself. Even though the medicine makes him feel fatigued, he has been able to hold down a 40hr/wk job. Nothing short of a God-given miracle!"

• Elz...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 20, 2016

Clozapine for Schizophrenia "Been on clozapine for over two years. Before this, I had tried many different oral and depot medications which helped, then seemed to have run their course with me. Although it can take a while to get over the fatigue it causes, it definitely helps with voices and delusions, as well as just making you feel normal again."

• Joh...
• February 19, 2021

For Schizophrenia "I was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder in 2019 after four psychotic episodes that required hospital care. I tried to fight schizophrenia and depression without medication for two years. I didn't want any medication because I was struggling with terrible unwanted side effects like akathisia. Psychiatrists put me on: Zyprexa, Lithium, Ativan, Abilify, Rexulti, Valium, and Invega Sustenna. Like I already said, it took 2 years to find the right medication for me. I've managed to find Clozapine with the help of Drugs.com reviews. My doctor was also aware of Clozapine. We both agreed to try it as a last resort, and it saved my life! So far, I experienced fatigue, weight gain, drooling, chest pain, and altered libido. I also take Lamictal (150 mg) to stabilize my mood and prevent a depression relapse, plus many other supplements like Bacopa monnieri. I am now happier than ever, able to work a 40 hours/week job, physically/socially active, and able to lose weight."