Haldol Drug Info
Haldol Drug Uses: Haldol is used for treating psychotic disorders and for tics and vocal utterances of Tourette's syndrome.
How to Use Haldol: Haldol has a wide range of doses. Patients should take it as directed by their physician.
Haldol Precautions: 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 Drug Interactions: Haloperidol 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.
Haldol Possible 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: Seek emergency medical attention immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of Haldol overdose include: dizziness, hyperactivity, tiredness, and nausea.
Haldol Storage: Store Haldol at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Avoid excessive heat. Avoid freezing. Keep out of the reach of children. Dispense of this medicine in a tight, light-resistant container. Do not store Haldol in the bathroom.
Haldol Missed Dose: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
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