Question 1

what exactly is haloperidol?

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Haldol (haloperidol): Is an old antipsychotic agent that blocks Dopamine receptors in the brain & releaves psychotic symptoms.

Question 2

what are effects of haloperidol?

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Depends...: Therapeautic effects are decreased paranoia, decreased voices and calming effects.  Side effects are sedation, tremor, feelinig flat.  So the effect depends on what you are using the Haldol (haloperidol) for and how much of it.  Lower doses more often give a treatment effect but you may need higher doses which may be helpful but also cause side effects.  Example you  may need a high dose for maina.

Question 3

can haloperidol affect my study?

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Depends on condition: Haloperidol is used for psychosis. If you cannot study because you are hearing voices or your thoughts are so scattered that you can't stay on topic, this medication can help. Otherwise, if you are not suffering from schizophrenia, it will affect you negatively. People describe themselves as having "cotton brain" while on this medication.

Question 4

what is haloperidol prescribed for?

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Psychosis: Haldol (haloperidol) is a very powerful antipsychotic. It has the potential for many short term and potentially permanent side effects. There are many safer antipsychotics.

Question 5

what is haldol (haloperidol) used for?

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

Question 6

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 7

what is haloperidol's mechnism of action?

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Haldol (haloperidol) action: Haloperidol is a typical butyrophenone type antipsychotic that exhibits high affinity Dopamine d2 receptor antagonism and slow receptor dissociation kinetics.[49] haloperidol's negligible affinity for histamine h1 receptors and muscarinic m1 acetylcholine receptors. En.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/haloperidol.

Question 8

dystonic reactions induced by haloperidol?

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Dystonia: The person can have painful muscle spasms, twisting muscular postures, arching or extension of the back, eyes going back in the head, neck spasms, tongue rolling or spasming, jaw spasms, etc.  It isn't pleasant.   Fortunately medicines such as benztropine and amantadine can help.  The person may have to take these meds daily if the dystonia has become chronic.

Question 9

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

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.

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