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  • Title: Clozapine induced myocarditis: a rare but fatal complication.
    Author: Kakar P, Millar-Craig M, Kamaruddin H, Burn S, Loganathan S.
    Journal: Int J Cardiol; 2006 Sep 20; 112(2):e5-6. PubMed ID: 16808983.
    Abstract:
    The need to consider myocarditis as one cause of flu-like symptoms in patients taking clozapine should be well entrenched. Suspicion should be heightened if the symptoms develop during the first 6-8 weeks of therapy. The FDA and the drug's manufacturer have strengthened warnings to include that a potentially fatal myocarditis may occur when taking clozapine. We aim to highlight the side effects of clozapine and increase awareness of this condition associated with the usage of the drug.
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