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Table 4 Side effect profile of patients on clozapine

From: Socio demographic, clinical, and side effect profile of patients on clozapine in Kashmir, North India

Side effect

Number of patients (n)/percentage (%age)

Sedation

67 (76.1)

Hypersalivation

58 (65.9)

Constipation

41 (46.6)

Weight gain

30 (34.1)

Hypotension

27 (30.7)

Dry mouth

23 (26.1)

Tachycardia

17 (19.3)

Dizziness

11 (12.5)

G I disturbances

9 (10.2)

Leukocytosis

7 (7.9)

Tremor

6 (6.8)

Nocturnal enuresis

5 (5.7)

Sexual dysfunction

5 (5.7)

Hypertension

4 (4.5)

Leukopenia/neutropenia

4 (4.5)

Seizure

4 (4.5)

Agranulocytosis

2 (2.3)

Akathisia

2 (2.3)

Diabetes

2 (2.3)