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You can gain weight when using the medicine Clozapine.
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people who may be treated with clozapine should have blood counts before starting the drug, blood counts every week for as long as they are using clozapine, and blood counts every week for the first 4 weeks after they stop taking clozapine.
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Consuming caffeine can reduce the effectiveness of clozapine in individuals with schizophrenia.
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Clozapine (Clozaril) is particularly effective for psychiatric symptoms of late-stage PD, including psychosis and hallucinations.
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If you mean Clozapine, it is a medication prescribed for psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.
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A lavender-top tube is typically used to draw blood for clozapine levels. It is important to follow the specific laboratory's instructions for the proper collection tube.
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It is not advised that you stop taking your clozapine without your doctor's approval. A urinalysis can tell if you have been taking your medication by the levels that are present in your system.
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No, clozapine is not considered a controlled substance. It is a prescription medication used to treat schizophrenia and is not classified as a controlled substance by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
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No, not unless a doctor prescribes them to you. DO NOT SELF MEDICATE.
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Amisulpride, Aripiprazole, Clozapine, Olanzapine, Paliperidone, Quetiapine and, Risperidone
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Well it depends how long you have been on clozapine for. and seems clozapine is a much more stronger drug than seroquel(quetiapine).my ex partner was on a high dose clozapine and decided to change after 5 years. he had to reduce dose by 50mg a day until zero then start on seroqel.at first it seemed okay but after a week he had a relapse and seroquel was really taking time to kick in the dose was raised to 600mg but still more than a month on there was not much change on him.and had to start the painfull process of taking bloods etc to go back to clozapine.really i noticed there ain't much unpleasant side effects except the relapse on clozapine he had dry mouth during the day which caused severe bad breathe and at night wet pillows from the over salivation and him being so quiet but on seroquel he could say out his feelings and express himself better were as on clozapine he was more closed off.i think its down to each individual realy people are different btu if clozapine suits you i would personally recomend you stay on it. but also its worth speaking to your gp or psychiatrist about it
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Clozapine is an atypical antipsychotic medication that is used to treat schizophrenia. It works by balancing certain chemicals in the brain to help improve symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking. Clozapine is usually prescribed when other medications have not been effective.
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Clozapine is not a tricyclic antidepressant, but rather an atypical antipsychotic medication.
Atypical antipsychotics differ from typical antipsychotics by the range of receptors that are modulated or affected.
Typical antipsychotics primarily inhibit Dopamine 2 (DA2) receptors. Atypical antipsychotics block a host of receptors, namely serotonin and dopamine, but also including alpha and histamine receptors in varying proportions.
The benefit of Clozapine is that there is a lesser degree of dopamine inhibition that is aimed at reducing certain side effects.
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Clozapine, often prescribed as an anti-psychotic, has a biological half life of about 14 hours depending on the patient's individual biochemistry. This means that the effects become much more subtle after 14 hours but may last a few hours longer at increasingly weaker strength.
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because ALL anti-psychotics may decrease seizure threshold (especially with Chlorpromazine and Clozapine)
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For unknown reasons, Clozapine increases salivation (though it has mild anti-cholinergic effect).
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The drugs in this group are clozapine (Clozaril), loxapine (Loxitane), olanzapine (Zyprexa), and quetiapine (Seroquel).
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Clozapine usually requires doses between 300 and 600 milligrams a day, but some people require as much as 900 milligrams/day. Doses higher than 900 millgrams/day are not recommended.
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Agranulocytosis has been associated with clozapine. This is a potentially fatal reaction, but can be prevented with careful monitoring of the white blood count.
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clozapine (Clozaril), loxapine (Loxitane), olanzapine (Zyprexa) and quetiapine (Seroquel), have been effective in controlling psychotic symptoms that have not been responsive to other classes of drugs.
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Excessive salivation is referred to as sialorrhea, when more than two quarts of saliva are produced. This may be attributed to toxins, insecticides and mercury, and some medications such as clozapine.
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Hemolytic anemia indicates the early destruction of red blood cells. This can occur as inherited or acquired hemolytic anemia. Certain medicines can cause acquired hemolytic anemia, please check with the doctor.
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Antipsychotic drugs are pregnancy category C. (Clozapine is category B.) The drugs in this class appear to be generally safe for occasional use at low doses during pregnancy, but should be avoided near time of delivery.
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This website might help. It has the side effects of zyprexa and how frequently they occur.
http://www.alexanderlaw.com/zyprexa/side-effects.html
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Although the atypical antipsychotics are generally safe, clozapine has been associated with severe agranulocytosis, a shortage of white blood cells.
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Anticholinergic effects, particularly dry mouth, have been reported with all of the phenothiazines, and can be severe enough to cause patients to discontinue their medication.
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Yes, you can take NyQuill while taking Risperdal. The drugs to avoid while taking Risperdal are: * Risperdal may decrease the effects of levodopa and other dopamine agonists * Carbamazepine and clozapine may reduce the effect of Risperdal * Risperdal increases the effects of blood-pressure lowering drugs and central nervous system (CNS) depressants
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According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 1 words with the pattern ---ZAP-N-. That is, nine letter words with 4th letter Z and 5th letter A and 6th letter P and 8th letter N. In alphabetical order, they are:
clozapine
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According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 1 words with the pattern -L--AP-N-. That is, nine letter words with 2nd letter L and 5th letter A and 6th letter P and 8th letter N. In alphabetical order, they are:
clozapine
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According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 10 words with the pattern C----PI--. That is, nine letter words with 1st letter C and 6th letter P and 7th letter I. In alphabetical order, they are:
cacoepies
cecropias
chalkpits
cheruping
cisalpine
clovepink
clozapine
concupies
crankpins
cyclopian
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There is an algorithm that your doctor probably follows. Everyone fills in a different drug-profile. But, yes there is other medications for Bipolar disorder. The benefit of quetiapine (seroquel) is that can be prescribed for lows and ups (depression and mania) in bipolar disorder. Other drugs are lamotrigine (lamictal), lithium, aripiprazole, risperidone, carbamazepine, olanzapine, clozapine, ziprasidone, fluoxetine combined with olanzapine (symbyax, specially for bipolar depression).
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A serotonin dopamine antagonist is a type of medication that blocks both serotonin and dopamine receptors in the brain. These drugs are often used to treat conditions such as psychosis, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder by helping to regulate mood and behavior.
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According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 9 words with the pattern --O--P--E. That is, nine letter words with 3rd letter O and 6th letter P and 9th letter E. In alphabetical order, they are:
aeolipile
aeolipyle
apocopate
clozapine
frontpage
phonopore
stockpile
stovepipe
woodspite
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Some chemical weapons as tabun, sarin, soman are considered slow effect agents.
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According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 30 words with the pattern --O-A--N-. That is, nine letter words with 3rd letter O and 5th letter A and 8th letter N. In alphabetical order, they are:
bioparent
brocading
bromating
clozapine
coolamons
crotaline
evocating
hoorahing
hooraying
isolating
neopagans
ozonating
phonating
probating
profaning
prolamine
prolamins
prolating
pronating
propaging
propaling
propanone
prorating
protamine
protamins
psoralens
rhodamine
rhodamins
rhoeadine
violating
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Medication(s) will generally fall into two categories, Antidepressants, and Mood Stabilizers. Among those categories:
Antidepressants include: Prozac, Wellbutrin, Prestiq, Pamelor.
Mood Stabilizer: Depakote (an off-label) use), and Stavzor.
See your doctor for a more exhaustive list of Products available.
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Carbamazepine (e.g., Tegretol)-May decrease the effects of tramadol by decreasing the amount of medicine in the body Central nervous system (CNS) depressants (medicines that cause drowsiness)-Using these medicines with tramadol may increase the chance of serious side effects or increase the risk of convulsions (seizures). Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor activity (isocarboxazid [e.g., Marplan], phenelzine [e.g., Nardil], procarbazine [e.g., Matulane], selegiline [e.g., Eldepryl], tranylcypromine [e.g., Parnate])-The chance of convulsions (seizures) may be increased. Neuroleptic drugs (antipsychotic drugs) (chlorpromazine [e.g., Thorazine], clozapine [e.g., Clozaril], haloperidol [e.g., Haldol], loxapine [e.g., Loxitane]) or Other drugs that lower seizure threshold (epilepsy drugs)-May increase chances of seizures so caution is recommended Information provided from drugs.com. I use Tramadol for chronic pain due to an injury. I collected this information because of other drugs I have to take.
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Schizophrenia is a disorder of the mind and many people suffer from it. A person can live with it, function in the world, and be happy. Medications are the treatment most often used for this disorder; better drugs are being discovered all the time which make life better for the schizophrenic.
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It depends on the medication but strokes, blod clots, increased or decreased heart rate and increased or decreased blood pressure can be side offects of some medications. Yes, but it depends on the medication. For example, if one smokes while taking birth control pills, there is an increased risk of breast cancer. In general, nicotine raises blood pressure, heart rate, and negatively impacts the immune system. Consult your pharmacist for a more definitive answer. The chemicals in tobacco smoke make a group of enzymes in your liver more active than in a non-smoker. (cytochrome p450 1A2 for anybody that's interested). Smoking affects literally, EVERYTHING. Some drugs are broken down by these enzymes. Therefore, smoking whilst taking these medications reduces the amount of drug in the blood. There are several drugs which fall into this group, however there are very few which would have the way they worked altered. Notable examples include clozapine (for schizophrenia) and theophylline (for asthma / COPD).
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Schizophrenia is treated by medication, especially antipsychotics. It is also treated by therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Methods of treating schizophrenia that are now out of use include psychosurgery and electroshock therapy.
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Red blood cells, also called erythrocytes, are responsible for the characteristic color of our blood. They are responsible for picking up carbon dioxide from our blood and for transporting oxygen. The essential component of red blood cells is hemoglobin, which can hold oxygen so the cells can then transport around the body. This process is what gives the body energy, which explains why people who suffer from anemia - low count red blood cells - often feel tired and sleepy. A high count of red blood cells is rare, but it can happen. Causes include kidney disease, dehydration, anabolic steroid use, and pulmonary fibrosis. People suffering from a high count of red blood cells usually have impaired circulation, and are at a high risk for heart disease.
While blood cells or leukocytes, on the other hand, are primarily responsible for fighting foreign organisms that enter the body. This includes everything from bacterial and parasitic infections to allergic response. T-cells, a form of white blood cells, are the ones that stop functioning properly in the presence of an HIV. An overproduction of white blood cells can lead to leukemia. On the other hand, certain medications, such as Clozapine®, used in psychiatry, can reduce the number of white cells significantly.
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Anti-psychotics- there are two different classes typical, and atypical. Often psychiatric APRNs and physicians will work with the patient to determine what medications work best, dose etc to try and minimize their side effects.
Atypical- are newer, less side effects
- Risperidone (Risperdal)
- Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
- Quetiapine (Seroquel)
- Ziprasidone (Geodon)
- Aripiprazole (Abilify)
- Paliperidone (Invega)
Typical- older, more side effects bot often more cheaper
- Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
- Haloperidol (Haldol)
- Perphenazine (generic only)
- Fluphenazine (generic only)
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According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 133 words with the pattern C---A-I--. That is, nine letter words with 1st letter C and 5th letter A and 7th letter I. In alphabetical order, they are:
cabbaging
cabbalism
cabbalist
caesarian
caesarism
calcarine
caldarium
calmative
calvarial
calvarian
calvarias
calvaries
calvarium
campanile
campanili
campanist
cannabins
cantabile
canvasing
carbamide
carbamino
carbanion
carcasing
cardamine
carnalise
carnalism
carnalist
carnality
carnalize
carnation
caryatids
cascading
caseating
caseation
cassation
casualise
casualism
casualize
casuarina
catfacing
catharise
catharize
caudation
causality
causation
causative
caveating
caviaries
cellaring
cellarist
cembalist
cephalics
cephalins
cercariae
cercarial
cercarian
cercarias
cerealist
cessation
ceylanite
chabazite
chalaning
chalazion
chapaties
characids
characins
chelating
chelation
cheralite
chevalier
chicaning
chirality
chivaried
chivaries
choralist
ciliation
circadian
citharist
clavation
climating
climatise
climatize
climaxing
clozapine
cnidarian
cockatiel
coevality
cognation
coheading
coleading
collaging
collagist
collaring
collating
collation
collative
combating
combative
companied
companies
companing
companion
comparing
concaving
concavity
connation
contadina
contadine
contadini
contadino
contagion
contagium
corrading
corrasion
corrasive
cottaging
coumarins
cremating
cremation
crenation
crotaline
crotalism
crusading
crybabies
curialism
curialist
curtation
curvation
curvative
cyanamide
cyanamids
cybrarian
cymbalist
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Besides treating schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, delusional disorder, psychotic depression, etc....
Antipsychotics (neuroleptics) are associated with a range of side effects. It is well-recognized that many stop taking them (around two-thirds of people in controlled drug trials) due in part to adverse effects. Extrapyramidal reactions include acute dystonias, akathisia, parkinsonism (rigidity and tremor), tardive dyskinesia, tachycardia, hypotension, impotence, lethargy, seizures, intense dreams or nightmares, and hyperprolactinaemia.
From a subjective perspective, antipsychotics heavily influence one's perceptions of pleasurable sensations, causing a severe reduction in feelings of desire, motivation, pensive thought, and awe. This does not coincide with the apathy and lack of motivation experienced by the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. Detrimental effects on short term memory, which affect the way one figures and calculates (although this also may be purely subjective), may also be observed on high enough dosages. These are all the reasons why they are thought to affect "creativity". Also, for some individuals with schizophrenia, too much stress may cause "relapse".
Following are details concerning some of the side effects of antipsychotics:
- Antipsychotics, particularly atypicals, appear to cause diabetes mellitus and fatal diabetic ketoacidosis, especially (in US studies) in African Americans.
- Antipsychotics may cause pancreatitis.
- The atypical antipsychotics (especially olanzapine) seem to cause weight gain more commonly than the typical antipsychotics. The well-documented metabolic side effects associated with weight gain include diabetes, which can be life-threatening.
- Clozapine also has a risk of inducing agranulocytosis, a potentially dangerous reduction in the number of white blood cells in the body. Because of this risk, patients prescribed clozapine may need to have regular blood checks to catch the condition early if it does occur, so the patient is in no danger.
- One of the more serious of these side effects is tardive dyskinesia, in which the sufferer may show repetitive, involuntary, purposeless movements often of the lips, face, legs, or torso. It is believed that there is a greater risk of developing tardive dyskinesia with the older, typical antipsychotic drugs, although the newer antipsychotics are now also known to cause this disorder.
- A potentially serious side effect of many antipsychotics is that they tend to lower an individual's seizure threshold. Chlorpromazine and clozapine, in particular, have a relatively high seizurogenic potential. Fluphenazine, haloperidol, pimozide and risperidone exhibit a relatively low risk. Caution should be exercised in individuals that have a history of seizurogenic conditions such as epilepsy, or brain damage.
- Deterioration of teeth due to a lack of saliva.[citation needed]
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, in which the drugs appear to cause the temperature regulation centers to fail, resulting in a medical emergency, as the patient's temperature suddenly increases to dangerous levels.
- Dysphoria.
- Sexual Dysfunction.
- Dystonia - a neurological movement disorder in which sustained muscle contractions cause twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal postures.
- There is evidence that exposure may cause demyelinating disease in laboratory animals.
- Following controversy over possible increased mortality (death) related to antipsychotics in indivdiuals with dementia, warnings have been added to packaging.
Some people suffer few apparent side effects from taking antipsychotic medication, whereas others may have serious adverse effects. Some side effects, such as subtle cognitive problems, may go unnoticed.
There is a possibility that the risk of tardive dyskinesia can be reduced by combining the anti-psychotics with diphenhydramine or benzatropine, although this remains to be established. Central nervous system damage is also associated with irreversible tardive akathisia and/or tardive dysphrenia.
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Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that makes it hard to:
Tell the difference between what is real and not real
Think clearly
Have normal emotional responses
Act normally in social situations
Certain events may trigger schizophrenia in people who are at risk for it because of their genes.
You are more likely to develop schizophrenia if you have a family member with the disease.
Schizophrenia affects both men and women equally. It usually begins in the teen years or young adulthood, but it may begin later in life. It tends to begin later in women, and is more mild.
Childhood-onset schizophrenia begins after age 5. Childhood schizophrenia is rare and can be hard to tell apart from other developmental problems in childhood, such as autism.
SymptomsSchizophrenia symptoms usually develop slowly over months or years. Sometimes you may have many symptoms, and at other times you may only have a few symptoms.People with any type of schizophrenia may have trouble keeping friends and working. They may also have problems with anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
At first, you may have the following symptoms:
Irritable or tense feeling
Trouble concentrating
Trouble sleeping
As the illness continues, you may have problems with thinking, emotions, and behavior, including:
Bizarre behaviors
Hearing or seeing things that are not there (hallucinations)
Isolation
Lack of emotion (flat affect)
Problems paying attention
Strongly held beliefs that are not real (delusions)
Thoughts that "jump" between different topics ("loose associations")
Symptoms depend on the type of schizophrenia you have.
Paranoid schizophrenia symptoms may include:
Anxiety
Anger or arguing
False beliefs that others are trying to harm you or your loved ones
Disorganized schizophrenia symptoms may include:
Childlike behavior
Problems thinking and explaining your ideas clearly
Showing little emotion
Catatonic schizophrenia symptoms may include:
Grimacing or other odd expressions on the face
Lack of activity
Rigid muscles and posture
Not responding much to other people
Undifferentiated schizophrenia may include symptoms of more than one other type of schizophrenia.
Signs and testsThere are no medical tests to diagnose schizophrenia. A psychiatrist should examine you to make the diagnosis. The diagnosis is made based on an interview of you and your family members.The health care provider will ask questions about:
How long the symptoms have lasted
How the ability to function has changed
Developmental background
Genetic and family history
How well medications have worked
Brain scans (such as CT or MRI) and blood tests may help rule out other conditions that have similar symptoms.
TreatmentDuring an episode of schizophrenia, you may need to stay in the hospital for safety reasons.MEDICATIONS
Antipsychotic medications are the most effective treatment for schizophrenia. They change the balance of chemicals in the brain and can help control symptoms.
These medications are usually helpful, but they can cause side effects. Many side effects can be managed, and they should not prevent you from seeking treatment for this serious condition.
Common side effects from antipsychotics may include:
Dizziness
Feelings of restlessness or "jitters"
Sleepiness (sedation)
Slowed movements
Tremor
Weight gain
Long-term use of antipsychotic medications may increase your risk for a movement disorder called tardive dyskinesia. This condition causes repeated movements that you cannot control, especially around the mouth. Call your health care provider right away if you think you may have this condition.
When schizophrenia does not improve with several antipsychotics, the medication clozapine can be helpful. Clozapine is the most effective medication for reducing schizophrenia symptoms, but it also tends to cause more side effects than other antipsychotics.
Schizophrenia is a life-long illness. Most people with this condition need to stay on antipsychotic medication for life.
SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND THERAPIES
Supportive therapy may be helpful for many people with schizophrenia. Behavioral techniques, such as social skills training, can be used to improve social and work functioning. Job training and relationship-building classes are important.
Family members of a person with schizophrenia should be educated about the disease and offered support. Programs that offer outreach and community support services can help people who lack family and social support.
Family members and caregivers are often encouraged to help people with schizophrenia stay with their treatment.
It is important that the person with schizophrenia learns how to:
Take medications correctly and manage side effects
Notice the early signs of a relapse and what to do if symptoms return
Cope with symptoms that occur even while taking medication (a therapist can help)
Manage money
Use public transportation
People with schizophrenia may need housing, job training, and other community support programs. People with the most severe forms of this disorder may not be able to live alone. They may need to live in group homes or other long-term, structured residences.
Symptoms will return if you do not take your medication.
ComplicationsHaving schizophrenia increases your risk for:Developing a problem with alcohol or drugs: This is called a substance abuse problem. Using alcohol or other drugs increases the chances your symptoms will return.
Physical illness: People with schizophrenia may become physically sick, because of an inactive lifestyle and side effects from medication. A physical illness may not be detected because of poor access to medical care and difficulties talking to health care providers.
Suicide
Voices are telling you to hurt yourself or others.
You feel the urge to hurt yourself or others.
You are feeling hopeless or overwhelmed.
You are seeing things that aren't really there.
You feel you cannot leave the house.
You are unable to care for yourself.
You can prevent symptoms by taking your medication exactly as your doctor told you to. Symptoms will return if you stop taking your medication.
Always talk to your doctor if you are thinking about changing or stopping your medications. See your doctor or therapist regularly.
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Phenothiazine is a medication used to treat serious mental and emotional disorders. This article discusses an overdose of phenothiazine. Overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of a certain substance.
This article is for information only, NOT for use in treating or managing an actual overdose. If you have overdosed or been exposed to poison, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Poisonous IngredientThe poisonous ingredient is phenothiazine, which may be found in a variety of medications.
Where Found- Acetophenazine
- Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
- Chlorprothixene (Taractan)
- Clozapine (Clozaril)
- Fluphenazine (Prolixin)
- Haloperidol (Haldol)
- Loxapine (Loxitane)
- Mesoridazine (Serentil)
- Molindone (Moban)
- Perphenazine (Trilafon)
- Pimozide (Orap)
- Prochlorperazine (Compazine)
- Promazine (Sparine)
- Thioridazine (Mellaril)
- Thiothixene (Navane)
- Trifluoperazine (Stelazine)
- Triflupromazine
- Promethazine (Phenergan)
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Symptoms- Airways and lungs
- No breathing
- Rapid breathing
- Shallow breathing
- Bladder and kidneys
- Retention of urine (unable to empty bladder)
- Eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and throat
- Blurred vision
- Congested nose
- Drooling
- Dry mouth
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcers in the mouth, on the tongue, or in the throat
- Vision color changes (things look brownish)
- Yellow eyes
- Heart and blood
- High or severely low blood pressure
- Irregular heartbeat
- Rapid heartbeat
- Muscles and joints
- Muscle spasms, particularly of the neck, face, and back
- Muscle stiffness
- Nervous system
- Agitation
- Clumsiness
- Coma
- Confusion
- Convulsions
- Deep sleep
- Difficulty walking or shuffling gait
- Fainting
- Hallucinations (rare)
- Incoordination
- Irritability
- Needing to move, restlessness
- Tremor
- Weakness
- Skin
- Rapid sunburn if exposed to the sun
- Skin discoloration, bluish (changing to purplish)
- Stomach and intestinal tract
- Constipation
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Other
- Changes in menstrual pattern (in women, from chronic doses)
- Fever
- Low body temperature (hypothermia)
Seek immediate medical help.
Do NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by poison control or a health care professional.
Before Calling EmergencyDetermine the following information:
- Patient's age, weight, and condition
- The name of the product (ingredients and strengths, if known)
- The amount swallowed
- The time it was swallowed
- If the medication was prescribed for the patient
The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.
See: Poison control center - emergency number
What to expect at the emergency roomThe health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Symptoms will be treated as appropriate. The patient may receive:
- Activated charcoal
- Breathing support
- Fluids through a vein (IV)
- Laxative
- Medication to help reverse the effect of the poison
- Tube through the mouth into the stomach to empty the stomach (gastric lavage)
Recovery depends on the amount of damage. Survival past 2 days is usually a good sign. The most serious side effects are usually due to damage to the heart. If heart damage can be stabilized, recovery is likely.
ReferencesNockowitz RA, Rund DA. Psychotropic medications. In: Tintinalli JE, Kelen GD, Stapczynski JS, Ma OJ, Cline DM, eds. Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide. 6th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2004:chap 290.
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