EQUETRO vs LOXITANE C

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. EQUETRO and LOXITANE C 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	LOXITANE C
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$7.33 /30	~$14.27 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CARBAMAZEPINE	LOXAPINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Validus Pharms	Teva Branded Pharm
Dosage forms	Capsule, extended release	—
Drug class	Mood Stabilizer	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
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 loxitane c

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$7.33 /30

~$14.27 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CARBAMAZEPINE

LOXAPINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Validus Pharms

Teva Branded Pharm

Dosage forms

Capsule, extended release

—

Drug class

Mood Stabilizer

—

Boxed warning

None

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 cheaper, Equetro or Loxitane C?

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 Loxitane C?

Equetro contains Carbamazepine, while Loxitane C contains Loxapine Hydrochloride — 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.