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Loxapine Succinate and Xanax

Determining the interaction of Loxapine Succinate and Xanax and the possibility of their joint administration.

Check result:
Loxapine Succinate <> Xanax
Relevance: 11.04.2022 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.

Consumer:

Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.

Professional:

Case reports suggest that loxapine may increase the effects of lorazepam. The effects of loxapine on other benzodiazepines are not known.

References
  • Battaglia J, Thornton L, Young C "Loxapine-lorazepam-induced hypotension and stupor." J Clin Psychopharmacol 9 (1989): 227-8
  • Cohen S, Khan A "Respiratory distress with use of lorazepam in mania." J Clin Psychopharmacol 7 (1987): 199-200
Loxapine Succinate

Generic Name: loxapine

Brand name: Loxitane, Adasuve

Synonyms: Loxapine

Xanax

Generic Name: alprazolam

Brand name: Niravam, Xanax, Xanax XR, Alprazolam Intensol

Synonyms: n.a.

In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.

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