Haloperidol - Haloperidol - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Haloperidol.
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Read Before Using Haloperidol (precautions)

• Before taking haloperidol, tell your doctor if you have the following.

Possible Side Effects

• May cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision.
• Use caution performing tasks that require alertness.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
• Other side effects include stomach upset, loss of appetite, headache, drooling, dry mouth, sweating, sleep disturbances or restlessness.
• These should subside as your body adjusts to the medication.
• Notify your doctor if you develop.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of.

Other Medicinal Applications

• This medication may also be used to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting due to cancer treatment.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include agitation, very dry mouth, unusual drowsiness or deep sleep, slow or shallow breathing, rapid or irregular pulse, and muscle weakness, rigidity, or tremor.

Medicinal Applications

• Haloperidol is used to treat symptoms of certain types of mental conditions (for example, schizophrenia); to control movements or effects of Tourette's syndrome; or to control severe behavioral problems in children.

Haloperidol Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.

Usage Instructions

• Take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs, unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
• The liquid concentrate form must be measured carefully and diluted with 4 ounces or more of water, milk, juice, or carbonated beverage or it can be mixed into applesauce or pudding.
• Do not dilute this with coffee, tea, colas or apple juice - the medication may lose effectiveness.
• Take immediately after diluting.
• This medication must be taken as prescribed.
• Do not stop taking this drug suddenly without consulting your doctor.
• Some conditions may worsen if the medication is suddenly stopped.
• It may take up to two weeks before the full effects of this medication are noted.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered and take any remaining doses for that day at evenly spaced times.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Haloperidol Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Do not freeze liquid forms of this medication.