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What are the symptoms of a high white blood cell count resulting from clozaril (clozapine)?
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Agranulocytosis.: The potential problem with use of Clozaril (medication for Schizophrenia) is a severe drop in white blood cells or Agranulocytosis. Sx's of agranulocytosis can include fever, chills, rapid heart rate, rapid breathing, blood pressure drop (with weakness or feeling lightheaded), muscle weakness, fatigue, ulcers in mouth/ throat & bleeding gums.
Answered 1/10/2021
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