A 30-year-old member asked:
what is the treatment for haldol (haloperidol) overdose?
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Dr. Glen Elliott answered
43 years experience Child Psychiatry
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.
Answered on Nov 17, 2016
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
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Haldol (haloperidol): is not an antidepressant medication. Hadol could be considered if an individual had a psychotic depression or possible a schizoaffective disorder with ... Read More
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Dr. Douglas Bey answered
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Antipsychotic: Half ok is a potent antipsychotic with many potential side effects--deliriumm is a serious condition--see your doc for an exam ; discussion.
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Haldol (haloperidol): Can be used 'off-label'. It is an older antipsychotic medication that has indications for schizophrenia ; tourette disorder. It can be used for psycho ... Read More
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Dr. Alan Ali answered
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Haldol (haloperidol): As a psychotropic medication, it can calm psychotic symptoms & agitation.
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