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Clozapine and Compulsions: New Research On An Old Side Effect

Author
Psychopharmacology Institute
Published
Sat 05 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://psychopharmacology.libsyn.com/clozapine-and-compulsions-new-research-on-an-old-side-effect

In this episode, we explore the puzzling connection between clozapine and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in schizophrenia patients. Does this wonder drug actually cause OCD, or are we missing a deeper story about how protective behaviors transform into compulsive habits?

Faculty: Oliver Freudenreich, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D.

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