Loxapine (Cont.)

Dosing Information for Loxapine

The dose of Loxapine that your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • The severity of your condition
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may be taking.
     
As always, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Loxapine Dosing for more information.)
 

Loxapine Side Effects

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with loxapine. However, not everyone who takes the medication will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
Possible side effects of loxapine include but are not limited to:
 
  • Unusual body movements, including tremors or twitches
  • Muscle tension or contractions
  • Feelings of internal restlessness or jitteriness
  • Overactive reflexes.
     
(Click Side Effects of Loxapine to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
 

Loxapine Drug Interactions

Loxapine can potentially interact with a number of other medicines (see Drug Interactions With Loxapine).
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;