I have been on several different antipsychotics with many side effects, and Loxapine has been very effective in treating my hallucinations and delusions with minimal side effects. The other antipsychotics made me gain weight because I was always hungry which is not the case with Loxapine. I do get fast heartbeats at times, sweat when standing for prolonged periods, and have difficulty falling asle...
Condition: Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality
Overall rating 5.0
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This medication has worked wonders for my psychosis. I was always struggling and unable to explain to people what I was going through, I’ve tried a few antispychotics but this one is the only one that worked properly. I am blessed. Feel great and no side effects. On a low dose.
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Bobbi | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
7/21/2015
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 4.7
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I have been on several different antipsychotics with many side effects, and Loxapine has been very effective in treating my hallucinations and delusions with minimal side effects. The other antipsychotics made me gain weight because I was always hungry which is not the case with Loxapine. I do get fast heartbeats at times, sweat when standing for prolonged periods, and have difficulty falling asleep, but I do take it at night. I sleep well once asleep. and I'm able to think clearly the next day/ I work and go to school and I wouldn't be able to on any of the other antipsychotics that make you drowsy all the time. I do wish I didn't have the blank look on my face all the time, but the benefits definitely outweigh the side effects. I am truly grateful for this drug. It has changed my quality of life. Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
9/15/2013
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 1.0
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Had allergic reaction with other medications prescribed be careful took 3 days to get out of system
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Liliana | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/12/2013
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 4.7
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After several partially successful trials of atypical antiphsychotics, my doctor decided to try loxapine. I have mild tardive dyskinesia, but it's hard to say if that is due to the loxapine or the high doses of various combinations of atypical antipsychotics I've taken. It doesn't make me sedated and I've been able to lose all the weight I gained while taking the atypical antipsychotics. My blood glucose has increased a little since taking it.
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Lily | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
2/4/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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wonderful, life changing
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/13/2012
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 4.3
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It stopped working Thursday nov 09 what i needed to know was is it normal for the pill to get old. theurs. i opened a capsule and it only had a few grain of something that looked like sea salt. the next one looked like they had had water they were hard and caked so i was wondering how is normal suppose to look.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/14/2012
Condition: Anxiousness associated with Depression
Overall rating 1.7
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Burnslin | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/2/2012
Condition: Anxiousness associated with Depression
Overall rating 4.7
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It is a generic drug which makes it inexpensive 24.00 at Walmart. It has lowered my anxiety and decreased suicidal thoughts.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/14/2011
Condition: Anxiousness associated with Depression
Overall rating 3.3
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Helps me remain calm and relaxes my racing thoughts about myself and others.....
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/19/2010
Condition: Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality
Overall rating 4.0
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diagnosed bi-polar/chronic depression; taking prozac and wellbutrin together, see-saw feelings, prescribed 5 mg and moods, day to day issues are not overwhelming now.
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pubah | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/1/2009
Condition: Anxiousness associated with Depression
Overall rating 2.7
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I am constantly restless. No place is comfortable.
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Meredith | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/29/2009
Condition: Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality
Overall rating 1.0
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This treatment has made going to work difficult.
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Cheryl | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/29/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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Was given Loxapine because it is an older drug. I cannot tollerate the newer drugs for bipolar disorder (mood stablizers). This drug did not make me swell up like the newer drugs do.
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