Compare loxapine vs. Geodon
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats schizophrenia.
Loxitane (loxapine) is not recommended as a first choice medicine for treatment of schizophrenia, but it can be good if other medicines haven't worked because of bad side effects.
Helps control your thoughts and mood.
Geodon (ziprasidone) treats bipolar disorder and schizophrenia with fewer side effects than similar medications, but has a risk of abnormal heart rhythm.
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3.4/ 5 average rating with 23 reviewsforGeodon
Upsides
- Loxitane (loxapine) can be used to control schizophrenia if other medicines haven't worked because you don't like their side effects.
- Loxitane (loxapine) is available as a generic.
- Geodon (ziprasidone) effectively stabilizes mood in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
- Compared to other antipsychotics, this drug has a lower risk of weight gain, high blood sugars, and high cholesterol.
- Geodon (ziprasidone) capsule is available as a generic.
- Available as a daily pill for long-term treatment.
Downsides
- Loxitane (loxapine) is not recommended as a first choice for treating schizophrenia because it's more likely to cause trouble with controlling movements.
- Loxitane (loxapine) can stop vomiting, so it can be difficult to tell if someone's overdosed on drugs.
- Loxitane (loxapine) can raise heart rate and lower blood pressure.
- It may take several weeks before you feel the full effects of Geodon (ziprasidone).
- Might not be a good option if you have a history of heart problems.
- You will need to get blood tests before you start taking Geodon (ziprasidone) to make sure you're healthy enough to take it.
- People who are also taking diuretics will need regular blood tests while on Geodon (ziprasidone).
Used for
- Schizophrenia
- Depression with psychosis
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Pill
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Reviews
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23 reviews so far
43%
saidit'sworth it
43%
saiditworked well
30%
saidit'sa big hassle
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Leave a reviewSide effects
The Loxitane (loxapine) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
23possible side effects
- Sleepiness31%
- Movement problems31%
- Headache18%
- Dizziness16%
- Nausea10%
- Restlessness10%
- Weakness6%
- Abnormal vision6%
- Diarrhea5%
- Dry mouth5%
- Vomiting5%
- Anxiety5%
- Accidental injury4%
- Increased salivation4%
- High blood pressure3%
- Tongue swelling3%
- Sore throat3%
- Difficulty swallowing2%
- Muscle pain2%
- Loss of sensation2%
- Speech disorder2%
- Shortness of breath2%
- Itchy, red skin2%
Risks and risk factors
- Higher risk of death
- People age 65 and older with dementia and psychosis
- Difficulty controlling movements
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- Taking antipsychotic medications
- Seizures
- History of seizures
- Vision changes
- Increased risk of death
- Elderly patients with dementia
- Suicidal thoughts or behavior
- Heart problems
- History of heart problems
- Taking other drugs that also cause heart rhythm changes
- Low potassium
- Low magnesium
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)
- Abnormal and involuntary muscle movements
- Taking Geodon (ziprasidone) in higher doses or for a long time
- Elderly women
- Dizziness and falls
- Dehydration
- Taking blood pressure medications
- History of heart disease