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Haldol Medication 

Haldol (haloperidol) is prescribed to treat schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder; it enables the patients to think more clearly, feel less nauseous, and take an active part in daily life. It belongs to the first generation antipsychotic, which helps restore the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain. Haloperidol blocks various receptors in the brain but predominantly targets the neurotransmitter dopamine to rebalance it to improve thinking, behavior, and mood. 

Other Haldol uses are listed below: 

• It can help prevent suicide in people who frequently harm themselves and reduce aggression and desire to hurt others. 
• It can reduce negative thoughts and hallucinations 
• It can treat uncontrolled movements and outbursts of words or sounds related to Tourette syndrome 
• It can also regulate severe behavioral problems in hyperactive children when other treatments failed 

This medication is not intended for people with allergies to haloperidol and if they have Parkinson’s disease or a condition affecting the central nervous system. Older adults with dementia-related psychosis may increase the risk of death if they take medications for mental illness like Haldol. 

Before taking this medication, inform your doctor of your medical history, especially angina, Qt prolongation, low blood pressure, seizure, thyroid disorder, breast cancer, or an electrolyte imbalance. 

Haldol Dosing 

Before taking this medication, read the drug information on the medicine leaflet and inform your doctor of all other medications you are taking to avoid drug interactions. The dose and length of treatment will be based on the medical condition and response to the treatment; the dose is usually initiated at the lowest and is slowly increased over several weeks. This medication is available in tablets with strengths of 0.5 mg, 1mg, 2 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg usually taken once, twice, or thrice a day without regard to food. The usual dose prescribed is 0.5 mg to 5 mg thrice a day with a maximum of 30 mg per day.  

Taking Haldol at a regular time daily will help attain the benefits; if a dose is forgotten, you may take it as soon as remembered, but if it is near the following intake schedule, skip the missed dose. Do not take two doses to catch up for the missed dose; overdosing on this medication may cause sudden death. 

Haldol For Nausea 

Haldol is often used to control or relieve nausea and vomiting in palliative patients or incurable illnesses; however, minimal evidence supports it. A low dose of 0.5 mg to 2 mg is also known to be effective for postoperative nausea and vomiting PONV, but studies are not yet completed, especially on patients with high risks of PONV. Because of its antidopaminergic effects on the chemoreceptor trigger zone in the brain, Haldol serves as an antiemetic. 

Haldol Side Effects 

Dizziness, anxiety, lightheadedness, headache, drowsiness, sleep disturbances, and difficulty urinating are the common side effects of this medication; call your doctor for medical advice about the side effects that will persist or worsen. Take note that the side effects of haloperidol listed here are not the complete list. 

Serious side effects may also arise: 

• Muscle spasm 
• Tremor 
• Restlessness 
• Mask-like expression 
• Drooling 
• Unwanted breastmilk 
• Missed periods 
• Decreased sexual ability 
• Inability to produce sperm 
• A prolonged erection (four hours or more) 

Call your doctor or pharmacists to report the side effects listed above if experienced. 

Get medical help right away if any of the lists below occur: 

• Slow heartbeat 
• Severe dizziness 
• Chest pain 
• Fainting 
• Severe allergic reactions 

This medication can rarely cause a movement disorder called tardive dyskinesia; inform your doctor right away if muscle twitching like tongue thrusting, chewing movements puffing mouth, or uncontrollable shaking occur. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

-Can Haldol increase the risk of heatstroke? 

 This medication can reduce sweating, which causes an increased risk of stroke; avoiding hard work and exercise in hot weather can help reduce this risk. 

-Is Haldol safe for pregnant women? 

 Use of this medication should only be when needed. Babies born while their mothers take this medication in their last three months of pregnancy may develop withdrawal symptoms. 

-Can Haldol be passed on to breast milk? 

Yes, this medication can be passed into breast milk and may cause harm to the infant. 

-How long before Haldol starts to work? 

This medication is quickly absorbed but may take a few days or weeks to relieve psychotic symptoms. Tourette syndrome may take four to six weeks to attain maximum effects. 

-Is it okay to take alcohol while taking Haldol? 

Limit alcohol intake while in this medication, for it can increase side effects of dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. 

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