Loxitane

Loxapine capsule What does this drug do? Schizophrenia is treated with LOXAPINE. This medicine can help you stay in touch with reality and ease your mental problems. What do I need to tell my doctor before taking this medicine? They need to know if any of these things are true about you: a brain tumor or a hurt head dementia history of a problem with drinking too much Heart trouble Diseases of the kidneys and liver Parkinson's illness a reaction to loxapine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives that is unusual or allergic. trying to get pregnant or already pregnant How do I take this medication? You should swallow this medicine with a glass of water. Take your dosages at regular intervals. Don't take your medicine more than the instructions say. Do not stop taking unless your doctor or other health care provider tells you to. Talk to your child's doctor about giving this medicine to a child. There may be a need for extra care. Overdose: Call a poison control center or emergency room right away if you think you've taken too much of this medicine. NOTE: Only you can take this medicine. Don't give this medicine to anyone else. What if I forget to take one? If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, take only that dose. Do not take duplicate or additional dosages. What could go wrong if I take this medicine? lorazepam This list might not include all possible ways for people to interact. Give your doctor a list of all the drugs, herbs, over-the-counter drugs, and dietary supplements you take. Tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some things may change how your medicine works. What should I keep an eye out for while I'm taking this medicine? Check in with your doctor or other health care provider often to see how you're doing. It could take a few weeks for this medicine to work as well as it should. Do not stop taking this medicine all of a sudden. You may need to lower the dose slowly over time. Only stop following what your doctor or other health care professional tells you to do. You may get dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything else that requires you to be mentally alert until you know how this medicine affects you. Don't stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This makes it less likely that you will get dizzy or pass out. Alcohol can make you feel more dizzy and sleepy. Try not to drink alcohol. Do not give yourself medicine for allergies, colds, or diarrhea. Ask your doctor or a health care professional for advice, because some over-the-counter medicines can make side effects worse. It might get dry in your mouth. Chewing gum without sugar or sucking on hard candy and drinking a lot of water might help. If the problem doesn't go away or is very bad, you should see a doctor. Do not take antacids or medicines for diarrhea within 2 hours of taking this medicine. This medicine can make the sun hurt you more. Don't go out in the sun. If you can't stay out of the sun, wear clothes that protect you and put on sunscreen. Don't use sun lamps or beds or booths that make you tan. What are the possible side effects of this medicine? You should tell your doctor or other health care professional as soon as possible if you have any of the following side effects: Problems with breathing trouble speaking or swallowing, trouble going to the bathroom, or a sudden loss of bladder control feeling dizzy or lightheaded inner restlessness, unable to keep still seizures cause loss of balance or trouble walking stiffness tongue or jaw movements, smacking lips, or puffing cheeks that you can't stop. Muscle spasms in the face, hands, arms, or legs that can't be stopped, and twisting body movements bleeding or bruising that isn't normal, being unusually weak or tired, or having eyes or skin that are yellow. Side effects that usually don't need medical help (but you should tell your doctor or health care provider if they keep happening or bother you): pain, swelling, or an unusual amount of milk coming out of the breasts constipation less ability to get sexual nausea or vomiting rash or hives gaining weight This list may not describe all possible side effects. Where should I store my pills? Keep out of children's reach. Keep at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep the lid on the container tightly. After the expiration date, throw away any medicine that hasn't been used.