Pharmacology – MCQ 78 – Side effects of Clozapine

All are side effects of Clozapine, except;
A. Granulocytopenia
B. Seizures
C. Sedation
D. Extrapyramidal side effects

Correct answer : D. Extrapyramidal side effects

Side effects of Clozapine:

• Agranulocytosis
• Seizures
• Sedation
• Urinary incontinence
• Weight gain
• BP changes
• Tachycardia

Clozapine is an atypical antipsychotic – hence the extrapyramidal side effects are minimal