Clozapine Center of Excellence

Education, resources, and tools to help you understand and optimize the use of clozapine
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Welcome to the Clozapine Center of Excellence (COE)

The Clozapine CoE helps clinicians and providers understand the safe and effective use of clozapine. It offers high-quality education, clinical consultations, interactive tools, vetted resources, and more.

  • Live and on-demand webinars
  • On-demand clinical consultations
  • Intensive consultations to clinics, practices, and health systems
  • Clinical tips and resources

For individual and family resources on LAIs, visit Resources for Individuals & Families. 

  • Resources
  • Education
  • Consultation

Resources on Clozapine

Browse resources and find answers from SMI CalAdviser Resources

Tips on Starting Clozapine
Tips on Monitoring
Tips on Common Side Effects
Tips on Important Uncommon Side Effects
Tips on Challenges
Information and Handouts for Individuals and Families

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The American Psychiatric Association Guideline for Treatment of Patients with Schizophrenia
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Maximizing Treatment Success for Patients with SMI: Promoting Adherence and Treatment Engagement
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Using Motivational Interviewing with Serious Mental illness to Address Medication Non-Adherence, Create Change and Enhance Stability
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Get Expert Guidance on Questions Around Clozapine

Submit any questions you have on managing side effects, assessment and monitoring, medical comorbidities, and any other topic. Receive a response within one business day from one of our national experts.

Can clozapine cause urinary retention, and if so, what can be done about it?
Is clozapine contraindicated for breastfeeding mothers?
Can clozapine cause blurry vision, and if so what can be done about this?
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Trending Topics

Use our Resources page to find evidence-based answers and resources on clozapine. Here are some popular topics — all vetted by our Clinical Expert Team.

First-line Treatments for Clozapine-induced Drooling (Videos & Handouts)

Drooling (sialorrhea) is one of the most common side effects…

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Ask About Clozapine – Patient Handout

This informational pamphlet provides an overview of Clozapine’s benefits and…

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When to use clozapine

A substantial proportion of people with schizophrenia do not respond…

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What should be considered regarding concurrent psychiatric medications, medications a patient is taking while considering or starting clozapine?

Patients who are considering starting clozapine are often taking multiple…

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