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Any meds for schizophrenia that are effective similar to clozapine without the risky cardiac side effects? loved one (35 m) was taking for 2 weeks. seeing positive signs already. lucid,unfortunately has to come off due to blood work. suggestions? ty?

Q: any meds for schizophrenia that are effective similar to clozapine without the risky cardiac side effects? loved one (35 m) was taking for 2 weeks. seeing positive signs already. lucid,unfortunately has to come off due to blood work. suggestions? ty?

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A member asked:

Any meds for schizophrenia that are effective similar to clozapine without the risky cardiac side effects? loved one (35 m) was taking for 2 weeks. seeing positive signs already. lucid,unfortunately has to come off due to blood work. suggestions? ty?

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