Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Blurred vision

Faster than normal heart beat (tachycardia)

A drop in blood pressure that occurs when going from lying down to sitting or standing, which results in dizziness and lightheadedness (postural hypotension)

Difficulties with breathing

Drowsiness

Blood disorders

Disturbances of the gut such as diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain

Abnormal movements of the hands, legs, face, neck and tongue, eg tremor, twitching, rigidity (extrapyramidal effects)

Weight changes

High blood prolactin (milk producing hormone) level (hyperprolactinaemia). Sometimes this can lead to symptoms such as breast enlargement, production of milk and stopping of menstrual periods.

Rhythmical involuntary movement of the tongue, face, mouth and jaw, which may sometimes be accompanied by involuntary movements of the arms and legs (tardive dyskinesia)

Uncontrolled rolling of the eyes and neck (oculogyric crisis). Requires immediate treatment.

High temperature combined with falling levels of consciousness, paleness, sweating and a fast heart beat (neuroleptic malignant syndrome). Requires stopping the medicine and immediate medical treatment.

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How can this medicine affect other medicines?

When loxapine is taken with anxiolytics (medicines for anxiety), sleeping tablets and strong painkillers, the sedative effects of these medicines may be increased. Loxapine may have additive side effects when combined with other anticholinergic medicines such as antihistamines, antispasmodics, muscle relaxants and antiparkinsonian medicines. Loxapine may cause an increase in the blood levels of carbamazepine, which may result in adverse effects.

Other medicines containing the same active ingredients

Loxapac

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