Along with its needing effects, loxapine can sometimes cause serious side effects. Tardive dyskinesia - a movement disorder may occur and may not go away after you stop using the drug. Signs of tardive dyskinesia include fine, worm-like movements of the tongue, or other uncontrolled movements of the mouth, tongue, cheeks, jaw, or arms and legs. Other serious but rare side effects may also occur. These include severe muscle stiffness, fever, unusual tiredness or weakness, fast heartbeat, difficult breathing, increased sweating, loss of bladder control and seizures - neuroleptic malignant syndrome You and your family doctor must discuss the good this drug will do as well as the chance of taking it .
Stop taking loxapine and get emergency help immediately if any of the following side effects was happen
Rare
Convulsions - seizures; difficult or fast breathing; fast heartbeat or irregular pulse; fever - high; high or low blood pressure; increased sweating; loss of bladder control; muscle stiffness - severe; unusually pale skin; unusual tiredness or weakness
Check with your family doctor immediately if any of the following side effects was happen
More common
Lip smacking or puckering; puffing of cheeks; rapid or fine, worm-like movements of tongue; uncontrolled chewing movements; uncontrolled movements of arms or legs
Always check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
More common - occurring with increase of dosage
Difficulty in speaking or swallowing; loss of balance control; mask-like face; restlessness or desire to keep moving; shuffling walk; slowed movements; stiffness of arms and legs; trembling and shaking of fingers and hands
Less common
Constipation - severe; difficult urination; inability to move eyes; muscle spasms, especially of the neck and back; skin rash; twisting movements of the body
Rare
Sore throat and fever; increased blinking or spasms of eyelid; uncontrolled twisting movements of neck, trunk, arms, or legs; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual facial expressions or body positions; yellow eyes or skin
Symptoms of overdose
Dizziness - severe; drowsiness - severe; muscle trembling, jerking, stiffness, or uncontrolled movements - severe; troubled breathing - severe; unusual tiredness or weakness - severe
More common side effects may occur that usually don't needed medical attention. These side effects may go away during treat as your body adjusts to the drug. However, check with your family doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Blurred vision; confusion; dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting; drowsiness; dryness of mouth
Less common
Constipation - mild; decreased sexual ability; enlargement of breasts - males and females; headache; increased sensitivity of skin to sun; missing menstrual periods; nausea or vomiting; trouble in sleeping; unusual secretion of milk; weight gain
Certain side effects of this drug may occur after you have stopped taking it. Check with your family doctor as soon as possible if you notice any of the following effects after you have stopped taking loxapine:
Dizziness; nausea and vomiting; rapid or worm-like movements of the tongue; stomach upset or pain; trembling of fingers and hands; uncontrolled chewing movements
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you have any other problems, check with your family doctor.