preparation for placement in the mental health sector

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When taking clozapine, an individual should receive the following care:

 

• regular blood tests to monitor white blood cell count. Someone starting on clozapine will have weekly blood tests for the first 18 weeks, and this will eventually become less frequent

 

• weight management support, as a common side effect of clozapine is weight gain

 

• adjust dose of cloazpine if the individual commences or quits smoking

 

You can learn more about Clozapine by following the link below