Clozapine and Movement - unpredictable or jerky - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Movement - unpredictable or jerky is reported as a side effect among people who take Clozapine (clozapine), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Symmetrel, and have Parkinson's disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Movement - unpredictable or jerky when taking Clozapine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 83,401 people who have side effects when taking Clozapine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Clozapine?

Clozapine has active ingredients of clozapine. It is often used in schizophrenia. eHealthMe is studying from 83,728 Clozapine users. Check the latest studies of Clozapine.

What is Movement - unpredictable or jerky?

Movement - unpredictable or jerky is found to be associated with 247 drugs and 731 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Movement - unpredictable or jerky.

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On Jul, 11, 2026

83,401 people reported to have side effects when taking Clozapine.
Among them, 33 people (0.04%) have Movement - unpredictable or jerky.

Could Clozapine cause Movement - unpredictable or jerky?

Among these 33 people:

What is the gender of people who have Movement - unpredictable or jerky when taking Clozapine? *

  • female: 18.18 %
  • male: 81.82 %

What is the age of people who have Movement - unpredictable or jerky when taking Clozapine? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 7.14 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 28.57 %
  • 60+: 64.29 %

What are other drugs people take besides Clozapine? *

  1. Symmetrel: 7 people, 21.21%
  2. Oxycodone: 6 people, 18.18%
  3. Sinemet Cr: 6 people, 18.18%
  4. Effexor: 5 people, 15.15%
  5. Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride: 4 people, 12.12%
  6. Lorazepam: 4 people, 12.12%
  7. Lyrica: 4 people, 12.12%
  8. Oxazepam: 4 people, 12.12%
  9. Rivastigmine: 3 people, 9.09%
  10. Clonazepam: 3 people, 9.09%

What are other side effects people have besides Movement - unpredictable or jerky? *

  1. Fall: 14 people, 42.42%
  2. Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 14 people, 42.42%
  3. Memory Loss: 14 people, 42.42%
  4. Drowsiness: 14 people, 42.42%
  5. On And Off Phenomenon: 14 people, 42.42%
  6. Muscle Rigidity (muscle stiffness): 13 people, 39.39%
  7. Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 13 people, 39.39%
  8. Bradykinesia (decreased bodily movement. it is associated with basal ganglia diseases): 13 people, 39.39%
  9. Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement): 12 people, 36.36%
  10. Pain: 11 people, 33.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Parkinson's Disease: 15 people, 45.45%
  2. Abnormal Faeces (abnormal stool): 13 people, 39.39%
  3. Schizoaffective Disorder Bipolar Type (mental illness featuring schizophrenia and a mood disorder with mania): 4 people, 12.12%
  4. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 9.09%
  5. Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 3 people, 9.09%
  6. Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 3 people, 9.09%
  7. Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 3 people, 9.09%
  8. Abnormal Dreams: 3 people, 9.09%
  9. Suicide Attempt: 1 person, 3.03%
  10. Psychotic Disorder: 1 person, 3.03%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on clozapine (the active ingredients of Clozapine) and Clozapine (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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