Question 1

help! is 40 mg of loxitane (loxapine) a day a low dose to take?

Accepted Answer

Depends on u: Everyone is different. Most published dose ranges say range per day is 40 mg- 250 mg per day.  But if you're having any concern about side effects please call the doctors office  promptly to describe more fully what you feel.  Take care.

Question 2

has anybody been on loxapine? what for?

Accepted Answer

Conventional antipsy: Loxapine is a conventional antipsychotic used to treat sx of  schizophrenia. Please ask your prescribing physician  or a pharmacist as to reason why it was prescribed.

Question 3

how do you discontinue the use of loxapine?

Accepted Answer

Slow Taper: Taking a patient off Loxapine is generally done as a slow taper over a few weeks.  This taper is dependent upon the length of time taking this medication as well as the dose.  One should be very observant for reoccurrence of any of the symptoms that were being treated. If hospitalized medications can often be tapered faster than in an outpatient setting.

Question 4

how is loxapine 25 mg different from a 2 mg?

Accepted Answer

Important Data: Loxapine is a first generation antipsychotic used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia.  It is equally effective as other medications in its class.  Loxapine is supplied as capsules in four strengths 6.8mg = 5mg, 13.6mg = 10mg, 34.0mg = 25mg and 68.1m = 50mg.  As far as i know there is no 2mg capsule produced.

Question 5

how is loxapine different from the other schizophremia drugs?

Accepted Answer

Typical or Atypical?: Loxapine is generally considered a typical antipsychotic indicated for the treatment of acute and chronic schizophrenia.  It was reported that this medication was more effective than other antipsychotics is treating the negative symptoms of schizophrenia.  Subsequent studies, such as cochrane database syst rev. 2007 oct 17;(4):cd001943 have shown that it is as effective but no better than others.

Question 6

what is the procedure for withdrawal off loxapine?

Accepted Answer

Slow over 6-8 weeks: Slow tapering of oral formulation over 6–8 weeks, especially when simultaneously beginning a new replacement antipsychotic. Rapid oral discontinuation may lead to rebound psychosis and worsening of symptoms. If antiparkinson agents are being used, they should be continued for a few weeks after Loxapine is discontinued. [see stahl].

Question 7

has anybody been on loxapine and cured their schizo?

Accepted Answer

Symptom Relief: Loxapine is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions).  For certain individuals this medication offers a highly effective treatment for their symptoms of schizophrenia.  Schizophrenia is an incurable mental disorder.

Question 8

what should be looked for if 600 mg of thorazine (chlorpromazine) was mixed with 100 mg of loxapine?

Accepted Answer

Antipsychotics: Those are considerable doses of very potent (and rarely used) medications ... Which essentially work on the same systems in the brain, so I'm slightly puzzled why you'd need both. Nonetheless, the largest concern for me would be extrapyramidal side effects, weight gain, somnolence, prolactin changes and tardive dyskinesia. Talk to your psychiatrist continually ... Hope that helps!

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: loxapine allergy?

Accepted Answer

Loxapine Allergy: Loxapine  (Loxitane &amp; Adasuve) is a typical antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia / psychosis. Allergic reactions could include swelling of tongue, throat, lips, mouth, face,  hives or difficulty breathing.

Question 10

can i take fish oil safely along with loxapine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Fish oil or omega iii can be taken safely with loxapine.

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