Drooling (sialorrhea) is one of the most common side effects of clozapine, and can be highly distressing and stigmatizing for some patients. As for treatment options, the Clozapine Handbook recommends topical treatments, such as atropine or ipratropium bromide, as first-line treatments for clozapine-induced drooling. View the below short videos sharing the proper way to optimally administer atropine drops and ipratropium bromide spray.
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