Loxapine (Oral) - Drugs Information, Side Effects, & Interactions

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Loxapine (LOX-a-peen)

Treats schizophrenia and symptoms of mental disorders.

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an unusual or allergic reaction to loxapine.

Tablet, Liquid

Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
You may take the tablets with food to avoid stomach upset.
Carefully measure the oral liquid using the marked dropper that comes with the medicine. Mix the medicine with one-half glass of orange juice or grapefruit juice, and drink it right away.

If a dose is missed:

Store at room temperature in a closed container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze the oral liquid.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Avoid drinking alcohol.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking any other drugs that could make you sleepy such as narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, sedatives, or cold or allergy medicine.

Check with your doctor before taking loxapine if you have a history of breast cancer, seizures, glaucoma, heart, liver, or kidney disease.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
Loxapine can make you feel dizzy or drowsy. Be careful if driving a car or using machinery.
Do not suddenly stop taking this medicine without checking with your doctor.
There is a risk side effects caused by this medicine that include muscle spasms, twitching in the face and body, and uncontrolled tongue or jaw movement. Talk to your doctor about this risk.

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

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