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

can you fatally overdose on your haldol (haloperidol)?

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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 4

how long does haldol (haloperidol) stay in your system?

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Days: The half life of Haldol (haloperidol) is around 24 hours and after 5 half-lives the drug should be 99% out of your system.  That means about 5 days, maybe a week at most.

Question 5

how long will one haldol (haloperidol) stay in your system?

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Oral or depot inject: Haldol (haloperidol) decanoate has a half- life of thee weeks. , so it would take 15 weeks or almost 4 months to clear your system. Oral Haldol (haloperidol) has a half-life of 20+/- 4 hours. So it could take from 80 hours to 120 hours to clear your system.

Question 6

how long does haldol (haloperidol) stay in your system after you stop?

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About a day: Haldol (haloperidol) doesn't persist in the body, it's gone after about a day.  However, its effect may linger for a few days longer.  This is true of many psychiatric drugs: their effects last longer than they are literally "in your system".

Question 7

i still feel  where i had a haldol (haloperidol) injection a month ago ?

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It should go away : Local reaction to Haldol (haloperidol) dec injection is not uncommon and is reported in about 8% of people taking them. Most of local reactions like swelling at the site, pain, pruritis should go away in a months time. If it doesn't consult your psychiatrist.

Question 8

can you tell me about it's like to try haldol, (haloperidol) haliperidol?

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Whether it's: oral or injectable, you can have involuntary movements where arms, legs, face move (see your M.D. if this happens); excitability or tiredness, it depends. 
Many people do fine, and the symptoms of their illness may resolve.  A lot depends on the severity of your illness, smoking, dose of Haldol, (haloperidol) and if it’s oral, injection, any other meds, etc.

Question 9

how low after taking 2mg of haldol (haloperidol) tablet, before it kicks in?

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Depends: The effectiveness of this dose of Haldol (haloperidol) depends on several factors. Some people will get a calming effect from Haldol (haloperidol) within the first few days of its use. If there are problems with hallucinations or bizarre thoughts, this dose may not be helpful enough, and it would take several days to make a decision about this. Effectiveness would also depend on how quickly the body metabolizes the medicine.

Question 10

can you tell me what to expect with someone who has tried haldol, (haloperidol) haliperidol?

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Helps for paranoia: Haldol or the generic name haloperidol is used for the treatment of psychotic symptoms including delusions such as paranoia ; hallucinations. A person may experience no side effects, if taken properly. However, the drug may cause sedation, fatigue ; cognitive dulling. Other side effects include muscle stiffness, tremors, ; restlessness. If a person has fever ; severe rigidity, then go to an er.

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