Question 1

what is the definition or description of: haloperidol allergy?

Accepted Answer

Adverse effects: Technically, allergy refers to reactions involving skin effects, itching, or, more urgently, breathing and rapid heart (emergency!). They are uncommon with haloperidol.  But "allergy" is often used loosely to refer to other adverse effects, some serious, some not. Including unusual ones, the list is long. If you are concerned, speak further with your doctor. An individualized answer for you.

Question 2

what is a medication that decreases the side effects of haldol, (haloperidol) an antipsychotic?

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Depends on SE: Several medications are used with Haldol (haloperidol) to reduce side effects.  Most commonly, the biggest problem is what are call eprs (extrapyramical resactions).  Anticholinergics are highly beneficial, and a commonly used one is benztropine (cogentin).  Agitation also sometimes occurs as a side-effect, and a benzodizaapine such as Lorazepam (ativan) can help with that.

Question 3

can haldol (haloperidol) decanate still work and function in your system after a month has passed from initial injection. does it have permanent effects on brain?

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Haldol (haloperidol) decanoate: Haldol (haloperidol) decanoate is much longer acting than oral or IV forms of haldol (haloperidol).  It is usually given about every 3-4 weeks, and is active for that time period.  Long-term movement disorders (tardive dyskinesia) can result with haldol (haloperidol), and can be irreversible.  Risk of this must be weighed against risk of psychotic symptoms without the medication.

Question 4

stop taking haldol (haloperidol) 5 mg a day after a month an half of taking it and continuing taking akineton 2mg at day can avoid the withdrawal effects of haldol (haloperidol)?

Accepted Answer

Withdrawal effects?: There aren't withdrawal effects of Haldol (haloperidol) in the usual sense.  Sudden discontinuation after long use may cause temporary dyskinesia, unlikely after only 1.5 months.  It's a good idea to take Akineton (biperiden) for a few days after stopping haldol, to be sure it's all out of your system.  You should discuss all this with your prescribing doctor, of course.

Question 5

i was on haldol (haloperidol) for a few years & i stoped it for 4 weeks, but nothing happened to me. only a bit of social anxiety.can you explain why?

Accepted Answer

Depends on Why: I don't know why you were on haldol (haloperidol). But many of the reasons that people take Haldol (haloperidol) are because it prevents things (psychotic episodes or manic episodes) that happen occasionally, but when they do happen very bad things can happen. So the fact that you feel nothing when you stop the Haldol (haloperidol) might not mean that everything is fine, it depends on why you are taking it. Talk to your doctor.

Question 6

safe for a person who takes haldol (haloperidol) + anticholinergic / antihistamine do physical activity at the gym?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The short answer is yes. I might add, that taking alot of anticholinergic medication, i.e. Cogentin/benztropine or artane/trihexylphenadil-can decrease one's ability to perspire, or sweat. As sweating is the body's natural mechanism to cool off, a concern might be that a person could become overheated. Be sure and drink lots of water and be careful not to become overheated. See: hyperpyrexia.

Question 7

can you fatally overdose on your haldol (haloperidol)?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately Yes: Overdosage of Haldol (haloperidol) is manifested by many of the same side effects experienced only to an intense degree: severe extrapyramical reactions (tremor, rigid muscles, weak muscles), low blood pressure, and sedation. One can experience severe cardiac problems leading to cardiac arrest. Since there is no antidote, supportive treatment is all that is available. So know your dose and follow it closely.

Question 8

what are the side effects of haldol (haloperidol)?

Accepted Answer

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 10

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.

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