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SaveGeneric Name: loxapine
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[Posted 06/16/2008] FDA notified healthcare professionals that both conventional and atypical antipsychotics are associated with an increased risk of mortality in elderly patients treated for dementia-related psychosis. In April 2005, FDA notified healthcare professionals that patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with atypical antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. Since issuing that notification, FDA has reviewed additional information that indicates the risk is also associated with conventional antipsychotics. Antipsychotics are not indicated for the treatment of dementia-related psychosis. The prescribing information for all antipsychotic drugs will now include the same information about this risk in a BOXED WARNING and the WARNINGS section. For more information visit the FDA website at: http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2008/safety08.htm#Antipsychotics, http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/InfoSheets/HCP/antipsychotics_conventional.htm and http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01851.html.
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Loxapine may increase the side effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives (medicines that treat insomnia), pain relievers, anxiety medicines, muscle relaxants, and any other drug that makes you feel sleepy or relaxed. Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are taking and do not take any medicine unless your doctor approves.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with loxapine. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking loxapine and seek emergency medical attention:
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an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
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uncontrollable movements of the mouth, tongue, cheeks, jaw, arms, or legs; or
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yellowing of your skin or eyes.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take loxapine and talk to your doctor if you experience
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dizziness or drowsiness,
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headache,
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weakness or tremor (shaking),
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agitation,
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an increased heart rate,
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constipation,
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dry mouth, or
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weight gain.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
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