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David: The brief description of the hallucinations sound like they are probably med induced although I would like to hear more details of the exact medication dose and symptoms. Regarding the Zyprexa and clozaril Zyprexa is a new antipsychotic which theoretically should not cause as much problem as the older one's but I think the jury is still out on that one. Clozaril is much better known but it has some potentially serious side effects. I would suggest sticking with the zyprexa and seeing if it is helpful but if PD symptoms increase then talk to your dad's doctor about clozaril. I would be happy to discuss the side effects of clozaril if it is a significant possibility that it will be used. Good luck and let me know the details I requested. Charlie David Garboczi wrote: > > Hi all, > > As son of Nick (76/6) I'm very concerned about his hallucinations. > At first he could distinguish between real and not real, but he is losing > ground with them and is starting to believe they are real. And they have > been very hard on my mother as cg for him. > > 2X/day sinimet cr, i think it's 25/100. and he's started zyprexa for the > hallucinations. But I hear about only about clozapine (what's the brand > name?) on the list. > Could I have some comment on the two drugs? > Many thanks, > > Dave > [log in to unmask] -- CHARLES T. MEYER, M.D. Middleton, WI [log in to unmask]