Question 1

what is haldol (haloperidol) used for?

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Haldol (haloperidol) is: a neuroleptic. It's principal indication is psychosis.

Question 2

how is haldol, (haloperidol) haliperidol?

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Same drug 4psychosis: Haldol (haloperidol) or haliperidol is a conventioan antipsychotic.  prescribed for psychotic disorders,Tics/Vocal tics in Tourette's Disorder.  Second line txmt. for severe behavioral disorders. in children. Used for Schizophrenia parental/depot IM therapy.  Used for Bipolar Disorder. Behavioral disorders in dementias, delirium. Works by blocking Dopamine 2 receptors. Works within 1 wk or takes several wks.

Question 3

what are the side effects of haldol (haloperidol)?

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Many: Possible side effects include uncontrollable movements, restless feeling, insomnia, anxiety, drowsiness, feelingn you wanna kill someone, weight changes, dry mouth, breast tenderness or enlargement, nipple discharge, menstrual irregularities, photosensitivity.  Possible severe reactions can include seizures, high or low blood pressure, heat stroke, heart rhythm disturbance, and liver damage.

Question 4

haldol (haloperidol) shot hurts my psyche, what to do?

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Discuss alternatives: Virtually all medications have potential for side effects; what is acceptable vs unacceptable varies from person to person. There may be alternatives to injectable Haldol (haloperidol) that would be effective but would have fewer side effects or the side effects would be more tolerable.  Before stopping or changing meds, it's prudent to have a full discussion with your prescribing doctor about other choices.

Question 5

how bad can the side effects of haldol (haloperidol) get?

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Variable: Some people have few if any side effects. Dystonic reactions with muscle rigidity and tremors are relatively common, but relieved by Cogentin or benadryl (diphenhydramine). After long term use tardive dyskinesia may occur which is uncontrolled movements of tongue, lips, and/or extremities. As with any medication it is always a matter of risk vs benefit.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: haldol (haloperidol) overdose?

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Haldol: Per drugs.Com  Haldol oral  doses for psychosis can be anywhere from 0.5 to 2mg 2 to 3 times per day to up to 100mg/ day in severe cases. An overdose is accidental or intentional ingestion or application of an excessive dose of a medication.  Medications overdoses may be dangerous and may lead to death in some situations.

Question 7

does anyone know how long the side effects of haldol (haloperidol) can last?

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Depends: Depends on what side effects. Tardive dyskinesia which may occur after being on any antipsychotic for an extended period of time is potentially irreversible. All other side effects should go away within 2 or 3 weeks. As with all medications it is always a matter of weighing the benefits vs the risks.

Question 8

does 100mg haldol (haloperidol) decanoate stay in your system after the four weeks even a little bit?

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no good: No good levels are warranted if missed monthly doses of Haldol (haloperidol) dec. The steady levels advantage might be gone shortly after 4 weeks leading to decompensation of psychosis. It is important to be compliant with dr instructions.

Question 9

should haldol (haloperidol) be used to treat combativeness when there is a lifethreatening overdose of ambien?

Accepted Answer

NO: I will be vey careful giving Haldol (haloperidol) without knowing detail history of the situation.

Question 10

does haldol (haloperidol) decanoate 100 mg take 15 weeks to completely be eliminated because it's half life is three weeks?

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rule of 5's: Typically, half life elimination is governed by multiplier of 5, so if half-life is 3 wks, full elimination would be of course 15 weeks.  That is indeed a long time, and i suspect that the true drug elimination half-life is shorter for your haldol, (haloperidol) as mechanistically, the duration is not the true half-life.

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