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I want o quit colzapine due to its side effects. i am currently on aripiprazole and clozapine. how should safely stop taking clozapine?

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Taper: One should taper off of clozapine. However, you may need to add another similar medication to help with the symptoms clozapine is controlling. Discuss this with your doctor.

Answered 1/2/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Clozapine: A slow off-titration should be used for Clozapine – usually a taper of 50mg/week MUST only be done under psychiatric supervision.

Answered 1/10/2021

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