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My husband has been on Clozaril for similar problems almost 5 months now. He has had no problems with it. The doctor told us it should help for at least a year and possibly much longer. I just wish someone had told us about movement disorders neurologists sooner. It has made a world of difference. He is on only 3 halves of Sinemet CR 25/100 per day. A visiting nurse comes once a week to draw blood. They are primarily concerned about the level of the white blood cells Because he is receiving skilled nursing care, we are also eligible for a home health care worker who comes 3 times a week to help me get him up and showered. [A son and his wife and child live with us and are able to help me the other mornings.] Our children and I discuessed the possible problems and decided that the quality of his life overrode the possible negative effects. Miriam L. Denham [log in to unmask] On Thu, 13 Jun 1996, MRS JUDY M WINKELMANN wrote: > My husband has had Parkinson's for about 10 years. He has been having > problems with hallucinations and confusion for about one and a half years. > I would like to find out more about the drug Clozaril for Parkinson's > patients with these symptoms. How has it helped and what are the side > effects. How many years can a patient get good results from it? > This list has been very helpful in helping me understand my > husband's disease. Thank you for sharing your experiences with Parkinson's. > > Judy Winkelmann >