Prescription drug · Used for schizophrenia

Clozapine (Clozaril) side effects

This side effect is printed on the FDA label for Clozapine. It was a question in our daily quiz, where you pick the real side effect from four choices.

Drooling

Oddly, dry mouth is on the same list. Excess saliva is one of its most common side effects.

From the FDA label

“autonomic nervous system reactions (hypersalivation, sweating, dry mouth, and visual disturbances)”

Clozapine label, updated Sep 6, 2026 · Read the full label on DailyMed

What to watch for

It needs regular blood tests for a dangerous drop in white blood cells. Report fever, sore throat or constipation.

1,843 reports to the FDA's adverse event system mention excess saliva. A report is not proof the drug caused it. See the query

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