Question 1

haldol, (haloperidol) cogentin, and alcohol, is it okay to mix?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: Per Drugs.Com drug interaction checker - there is a moderate chance for a drug interaction btwn haldol (haloperidol) &amp; alcohol and a moderate chance of interaction btwn cogentin and alcohol.

Question 2

took haldol (haloperidol) cogentin. how long do side effects last?

Accepted Answer

Up tp 24 hours or so: The side effects of Haldol (haloperidol) should normally take about 24 hours, but some such as akathesia may take a couple of days.  As for cogentin, if you took only one dose, the effects should mostly abate after 24 hours, definitely in 36 hours.

Question 3

what are the dangers of interaction haldol/cogentin (dx: schizophrenia/bipolar) & alcohol/marjuana consumption?

Accepted Answer

Cannabis ; alcohol: Are likely to counteract the benefits from taking haldol (haloperidol). Use of alcohol and cannabis are a big reason that many patients have poorly controlled bipolar symptoms.

Question 4

can a prescribing psychologist prescribe cogentin along with haldol (haloperidol) since it is not cogentin is not specifically a "psychiatric drug"?

Accepted Answer

No: Psychologists are not MD's and do not prescribe medications (hopefully, that has not and will not change). To receive a prescription for medication, one would see an MD or DO, meaning an allopathic or osteopathic doctor, such as a psychiatrist.

Question 5

i take a lot of meds such as haldol (haloperidol) 5mg, lamictal 400mg, lithium 900mg, cogentin, humira and i'm tired/sleepy alot. is this due to depression or meds?

Accepted Answer

Could be medd: Could be the meds.

Question 6

does benztropine help with hand tremors from haldol (haloperidol)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Benztropine does help parkinsonian type of tremors caused by side effect of haldol (haloperidol).

Question 7

what is haldol (haloperidol) used for?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

how is haldol, (haloperidol) haliperidol?

Accepted Answer

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 9

what is the treatment for haldol (haloperidol) overdose?

Accepted Answer

Mostly supportive: There is no antidote for an overdose of haldol (haloperidol).  If caught acutely, lavage to get as much out of the stomach as possible, plus charcoal to absorb some.  Large overdose can produce serious life-threatening effects on the body, including elevated temp, heart problems, muscle spasms, etc.  Some symptoms can be counteracted with other medications; most require support until passes out of body.

Question 10

can haldol (haloperidol) cure histrionic personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

Personality disorder: That would be best to ask a doctor or psychiatrist who is prescribing haldol--a discussion of what the Haldol (haloperidol) is being used to treat would be very educational, if one doesn't know already. Personality disorders can be treated with medication if indicated by a doctor. However, personality disorders are long-standing, and aren't cured with medications.

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What are the dangers of interaction haldol/cogentin (dx: schizophrenia/bipolar) & alcohol/marjuana consumption?

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Can a prescribing psychologist prescribe cogentin along with haldol (haloperidol) since it is not cogentin is not specifically a "psychiatric drug"?

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I take a lot of meds such as haldol (haloperidol) 5mg, lamictal 400mg, lithium 900mg, cogentin, humira and i'm tired/sleepy alot. is this due to depression or meds?

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Does benztropine help with hand tremors from haldol (haloperidol)?

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How is haldol, (haloperidol) haliperidol?

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