FazaClo Oral

In Depth

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

bowel problems (e.g., irritable bowel syndrome)
breathing problems
diabetes/family history of diabetes
glaucoma
heart problems
kidney problems
liver problems
obesity/family history of obesity
seizures
difficulty urinating (e.g., prostate problems)

This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or cause blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness or clear vision until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Limit alcoholic beverages.

To minimize dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a seated or lying position.

Tell your doctor if you are a descendent of Ashkenazi Jews because you may be at a higher risk for a drop in your white blood cells.

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using this medication.

The rapidly dissolving form of this drug may contain aspartame or phenylalanine. If you have phenylketonuria (PKU) or any other condition that requires you to restrict your intake of aspartame (or phenylalanine), consult your doctor or pharmacist about the safe use of this medicine.

This drug may infrequently make your blood sugar level rise, causing or worsening diabetes. This high blood sugar can rarely cause serious conditions such as diabetic coma. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop symptoms of high blood sugar, such as increased thirst or urination. If you already have diabetes, be sure to check your blood sugar regularly.

This drug may also cause significant weight gain. These effects, along with diabetes, may increase your risk for developing heart disease. Discuss the risks and benefits of treatment with your doctor.

The elderly may be more sensitive to the effects of this drug, especially side effects such as constipation and low blood pressure.

This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

This medication may pass into breast milk and have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Breast feeding is not recommended while taking clozapine. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

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