EQUETRO vs LOXAPINE SUCCINATE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 9, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. EQUETRO and LOXAPINE SUCCINATE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	EQUETRO	LOXAPINE SUCCINATE
Rating	72/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$7.33 /30	~$14.27 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CARBAMAZEPINE	LOXAPINE SUCCINATE
Manufacturer	Validus Pharms	Watson Labs
Dosage forms	Capsule, extended release	Capsule
Drug class	Mood Stabilizer	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 12 to 17 hours once you have been taking it regularly (25 to 65 hours after the very first dose)	—
Treats	Bipolar Disorder, Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy, Psychotic Disorders	Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia

equetro loxapine succinate

Rating

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$7.33 /30

~$14.27 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CARBAMAZEPINE

LOXAPINE SUCCINATE

Manufacturer

Validus Pharms

Watson Labs

Dosage forms

Capsule, extended release

Capsule

Drug class

Mood Stabilizer

—

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 12 to 17 hours once you have been taking it regularly (25 to 65 hours after the very first dose)

—

Treats

Bipolar Disorder, Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy, Psychotic Disorders

Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Equetro or Loxapine Succinate?

Equetro and Loxapine Succinate are tied at 3.6 out of 5 by our independent rating.

Which is cheaper, Equetro or Loxapine Succinate?

Equetro costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $7.33 vs $14.27 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Equetro and Loxapine Succinate?

Equetro contains Carbamazepine, while Loxapine Succinate contains Loxapine Succinate — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.