Clozapine Side Effects

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: Severe Neutropenia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Orthostatic Hypotension, Bradycardia, and Syncope [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Falls [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Seizures [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Myocarditis, Pericarditis, Cardiomyopathy, and Mitral Valve Incompetence [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Increased Mortality in Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Gastrointestinal Hypomotility with Severe Complications [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] Eosinophilia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] QT Interval Prolongation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] Metabolic Changes (Hyperglycemia and Diabetes Mellitus, Dyslipidemia, and Weight Gain) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10) ] Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11) ] Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.12) ] Fever [see Warnings and Precautions (5.13) ] Pulmonary Embolism [see Warnings and Precautions (5.14) ] Anticholinergic Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.15) ] Interference with Cognitive and Motor Performance [see Warnings and Precautions (5.16) ] Tardive Dyskinesia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.17) ] Patients with Phenylketonuria [see Warnings and Precautions (5.18) ] Cerebrovascular Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.19) ] Recurrence of Psychosis and Cholinergic Rebound after Abrupt Discontinuation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.20) ] Most common adverse reactions (≥ 5%) were: CNS reactions (sedation, dizziness/vertigo, headache, and tremor);

cardiovascular reactions (tachycardia, hypotension, and syncope);

autonomic nervous system reactions (hypersalivation, sweating, dry mouth, and visual disturbances);

gastrointestinal reactions (constipation and nausea);

( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Mylan at 1-877-446-3679 (1-877-4-INFO-RX) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice.

The most commonly reported adverse reactions (≥ 5%) across clozapine clinical trials were: CNS reactions, including sedation, dizziness/vertigo, headache, and tremor;

cardiovascular reactions, including tachycardia, hypotension, and syncope;

autonomic nervous system reactions, including hypersalivation, sweating, dry mouth, and visual disturbances;

gastrointestinal reactions, including constipation and nausea;