Clozapine can cause some dangerous side effects, and it therefore is usually reserved for patients who have not responded to other therapies. Clozapine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. You may not be able to take clozapine, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. This means that it is unlikely to harm an unborn baby. Do not take clozapine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
Clozapine passes into breast milk.
It is not known whether clozapine will affect a nursing baby. Do not take clozapine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Take clozapine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass of water.