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Clozapine is an atypical antipsychotic that works by reducing or blocking dopamine, a chemical that regulates mood and behavior, in the brain. It is believed that schizophrenic people have more than a normal amount of dopamine. Clozapine controls the dopamine levels and reduces the hallucinations, delusions, and agitation associated with schizophrenia. It also works to lessen suicidal tendencies.
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