Christopher Summerhayes
22 Aug 2019 · Coroner Sarah-Jane Richards · South Wales Central
The coroner's concerns
1. significant weight gain leading to cardiovascular risk
“Either alone or interaction with other prescribed medication, a large increase in weight occurred to >101kg (BMI 33.1) (reported side effect of clozapine) which had a 'knock-on' effect for his cholesterol and lipid levels and cardiovascular system”
2. contraindicated clozapine due to familial lipid disorder
“He may have suffered from a familial lipid disorder (present in other family members) which had it been confirmed would likely to have contraindicated Clozapine”