Haldol

Haldol Information

Haldol is used to control tics and vocal utterances that are part of Tourette's syndrome. Haldol is used for treating psychotic disorders and for tics and vocal utterances of Tourette's syndrome.

Haldol Warnings

Haldol causes sedation, and sedation may be greater if haloperidol is taken with alcohol and other drugs than can cause sedation such as the benzodiazepine class of anti-anxiety drugs (e.g., Valium, Ativan, Klonopin, Xanax), the narcotic class of pain medications and its derivatives (e.g., Percocet, Vicodin, Dilaudid, Codeine, Darvon), the tricyclic class of antidepressants (e.g., Elavil, Tofranil, Norpramin), some antihistamines (Atarax, Vistaril, Benadryl, Tavist) and certain antihypertensive medications (e.g., Catapres, Inderal). Carbamazepine (Tegretol) may increase the elimination of haloperidol, rendering the carbamazepine less effective. Rifampin (Rifadin) may decrease the elimination of haloperidol, increasing the risk of side effects from haloperidol. It is not known if Haldol crosses the placenta and enters the fetus. In prescribing haloperidol to pregnant women, physicians must consider the potential benefit of haloperidol for the patient against the theoretical risk to the infant. Haldol is secreted into breast milk. It's safety in children and infants has not been established.

Haldol Side effects

The most common side effects associated with Haldol are extrapyramidal effects (sudden, often jerky, involuntary motions of the head, neck, arms, body, or eyes), dizziness, hyperactivity, tiredness, and nausea. Haloperidol may cause a condition called "orthostatic hypotension" during the early phase of treatment (first week or two). Orthostatic hypotension causes patients to become dizzy upon arising from a lying or sitting position because of a fall in blood pressure.

Haldol Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Haldol Usage guidelines

Haldol has a wide range of doses. Patients should take it as directed by their physician. Tablets should be stored at room temperature, 15-30 °C (59-86 °F).

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