relationship with a schizo

Hi there,
I'm a little confuse about what I think I know and what I read about the schizophrenia disease. I have been seeing someone for the last 2 months who's on 600mg of Clozaril which I know this drug is for schizopherinia disease. He hasn't talked to me about it and I think its because he knows that I know he is taking the clozaril. I have no idea of his pass history regarding his disease and I dont 'know how to approach him about it. he is a very calm person, easy going... quite adorable but yet.. I know nothing of his pass on that particular subject. Should I ask? I can't bring myself to push the relationship to another level. He lives by himself, not working at the moment but going to school. I'm just worried that well actually I don't know what to expect... can he turn around and be someone else, become violent, forget about where he is...? like what am i suppose to expect? Do you know of any relationship with schizophrenia patient that works out at the end? and what about kids? are they likely to have the disease?
thanks for you help.

[Roger Gould, M.D.]

You are jumping to conclusions. That same medication is used for other purposes than the treatment of schizophrenia and if your friend appears calm and easy to be with it is very unlikely that he has that diagnosis. If you are going to have a more serious relationship with him you will have to have an open and honest conversation to explore his use of this medication and to learn more about his past history just as he will need to know more about your past history. It is unlikely that he will become violent if in fact your conversation is gentle and open and respectful rather than accusatory.

[zack32]

The Dr. is right. Schizophrenic people are usually, even when medicated, not calm and easy going. In-fact most of the time they are quit difficult to live with, and tend to be alone in a house even when other people live there. Such as having to sleep in their own room if they previously slept with a mate in the same room for years. Or aren't into doing much other than watching T.V.
If you are going into a relationship with this person, like any other serious decision, you would need to get the facts first. EX: You wouldn't want to get into a relationship with someone who can't stand children, when in your heart you know you want ten. Or when someone is going to build a building wouldn't they sit down with builders to discuss the plans. Of course because it is an expensive undertaken and very costly if things go wrong.
So don't be afraid to discuss relationship details with someone you love. If he is unwilling to talk to you about it perhaps he isn't the one for you. Talk should always be open between two people who love each other, especially during the dating process. It would sad if either one did not want to have such a conversation now. That way if you do get married what is going to happen when serious issues arise in the marriage that need to be talked about. Chances are it will cause division in the relationship.
Well I hope all goes well and you are both very happy together.