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Clozapine-induced leukopenia: arguments for rechallenge

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J. Bogers has no financial or other conflicting relationships. D. Cohen has received a grant from Eli-Lilly and Janssen and honoraria from Astra-Zeneca, Bristol-Myers-Squibb and Eli-Lilly. P. Schulte has received honoraria from Astra-Zeneca, Bristol-Myers-Squibb and Eli-Lilly. D. van Dijk has received a grant from Eli-Lilly. B. Bakker has no financial or other conflicting relationships.

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  1. Mental Health Services Rivierduinen, Veursestraatweg 185, 2264 EG, Leidschendam, The Netherlands

    J. P. A. M. Bogers

  2. Mental Health Services North Holland North, Heerhugowaard, The Netherlands

    D. Cohen

  3. Department of Epidemiology, University Medical Centre, Groningen, The Netherlands

    D. Cohen

  4. Mental Health Services North Holland North, Alkmaar, The Netherlands

    P. F. J. Schulte

  5. Mental Health Services Friesland, Franeker, The Netherlands

    D. van Dijk

  6. Mental Health Services Parnassia-Bavo Group, Castricum, The Netherlands

    B. Bakker

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Bogers, J.P.A.M., Cohen, D., Schulte, P.F.J. et al. Clozapine-induced leukopenia: arguments for rechallenge. Ir J Med Sci 181, 155–156 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-011-0782-5

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