What is Loxapine?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Loxitane Xylac
Loxapine is an anti-psychotic agent used for the management of psychotic disorders. It may also be used for psychosis/agitation related to Alzheimer's dementia.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anxious mood | 3 | 0 | |
| Bipolar II disorder | 3 | 0 | |
| Insomnia | 3 | 0 | |
| Post-traumatic stress disorder | 2 | 1 | |
| Bipolar disorder | 1 | 0 | |
| Bipolar I disorder | 1 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 0 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Loxapine
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Confusion | 1 | |
| Difficulty urinating (dysuria) | 1 | |
| Dystonia | 1 | |
| Elevated blood pressure | 1 | |
| Forgetfulness | 1 | |
| Oversleeping (too much sleep) | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Loxapine
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Loxapine
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Loxapine after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Haloperidol (Haldol) | 1 | |
| Olanzapine (Zyprexa) | 1 |
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