Do you drive while taking Clozapine?

sightsmash

I've been on Clozapine for a number of years now and really want to learn how to drive. I'm just wondering if there is anyone out there who drives while being on this drug and how they find it.

SheffieldMan1976

You should seek professional medical advice from your GP, not on an Internet forum.

Adrian_Scope

@SheffieldMan1976, I think @sightsmash is looking to hear other people's experiences rather than for medical advice.

@sightsmash, I don't have direct experience of this and would definitely suggest speaking to your doctor or specialist as it could depend on your conditions or any side effects you personally experience. I found some information on YoungMinds that might be useful:

"You might feel sleepy or dizzy in the first few days or weeks after you start taking clozapine, or after an increase in dose.

It is recommended that you stop driving or riding a bike for the first few days or weeks after you start taking clozapine, until you know how it affects you.

Most people drive as normal while taking clozapine. If you are worried about this or have any concerns you would like to discuss, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

You must tell The DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) if you have bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or other mental health conditions that could affect your driving. You can be fined if you do not tell The DVLA about a medical condition that affects your driving and may be prosecuted if you are involved in an accident as a result."

sightsmash

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1131777#Comment_1131777

Yes I'm not looking for medical advice at all.