Smoking dramatically increases how fast clozapine is broken down in the body, requiring higher doses. Quitting smoking can cause dangerous drug buildup. Learn how to safely adjust doses and monitor levels to avoid serious side effects.
Antipsychotics can worsen Parkinson’s motor symptoms by blocking dopamine. Clozapine and quetiapine are safer options, but many drugs like haloperidol and risperidone are dangerous. Non-drug strategies often work first.