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Loxitane Side Effects (Cont.)
Loxitane Drug Information
Serious Loxitane Side Effects
Some side effects with
Loxitane
, while occurring infrequently, are potentially serious and should be reported immediately to your healthcare provider. These include but are not limited to:
Seizures
Worsening of psychotic symptoms
Signs of low
blood pressure
(hypotension), such as lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
High blood pressure
(
hypertension
)
Rapid heart rate (tachycardia)
Unexplained bruising or bleeding
Severe
constipation
Unusual body movements
Muscle tension or
contractions
Feelings of internal restlessness or jitteriness
Signs or symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome, which can include:
A high fever
Stiff muscles
Confusion
Irregular pulse or blood pressure
An increased heart rate (tachycardia)
Sweating
Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias)
Signs of an allergic reaction, including:
Unexplained rash
Hives
Itching
Unexplained swelling
Wheezing
Difficulty breathing or swallowing.
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Loxitane [package insert]. Corona, CA: Watson Laboratories, Inc.;2001 January.
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;