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May 27, 2012

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Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe, debilitating mental illness that affects about 1% of the population, more than 2 million people in the United States alone.
With the sudden onset of severe psychotic symptoms, the individual is said to be experiencing acute schizophrenia. Psychotic means out of touch with reality or unable to separate real from unreal experiences.
There is no known single cause of schizophrenia. As discussed later, it appears that genetic factors produce a vulnerability to schizophrenia, with environmental factors contributing to different degrees in different individuals.
There are a number of various treatments for schizophrenia. Given the complexity of schizophrenia, the major questions about this disorder (its cause or causes, prevention, and treatment) are unlikely to be resolved in the near future. The public should beware of those offering "t...

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Haldol Drug Center

Medical Editor: Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD

Prescribing Information

For Patients

Haldol (haloperidol) is an antipsychotic drug that decreases excitement in the brain. It is used to treat psychotic disorders like schizophrenia, to control motor (movement) and verbal (for example, Tourette's syndrome) tics and is used to treat severe behavior problems in children. Haldol is available as generic haloperidol. Haldol is not approved for use in older adults with dementia because of increased chances of death during treatment. Common side effects of Haldol are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dry mouth, nervousness, spontaneous eye movements, mood changes, breast enlargement, difficulty urinating, and occasional movement disorders.

Haldol is available in sterile vials containing 5 mg strength Haldol per 1 ml of fluid used for injection. Usual starting dose is 2.5-5 mg intramuscularly. Dose may vary according to patient response to the drug. Switch to an oral form of this drug is recommended as soon as possible. Severe side effects of Haldol may include death in the elderly, prolongation of the QT heartbeat interval, tardive dyskinesia (involuntary movements), prolonged erection (hours), a symptom complex sometimes referred to as neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) with fever, irregular heartbeats, mental status changes, renal failure, and other symptoms. Haldol may interact with other drugs so the patient needs close observation or monitoring to determine if other side effects develop. Haldol should only be used during pregnancy or in women likely to become pregnant only if the benefit clearly justifies a potential risk to the fetus; fetal abnormalities and fetal exposure to Haldol in the third trimester have shown dependence at birth. Women who are breastfeeding should not take Haldol because the drug may affect the infant. Although reports of use for behavior modification exist, the drug is not approved for use in children.

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What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Haldol Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

HALDOL® (halopcridol) Structural Formula Illustration

HALDOL (haloperidol) is indicated for use in the treatment of schizophrenia.

HALDOL is indicated for the control of tics and vocal utterances of Tourette's Disorder.

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What is Haldol Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Haldol Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

dizziness, fainting, fast or pounding heartbeat;
restless muscle movements in your eyes, tongue, jaw, or neck;
tremor (uncontrolled shaking);
seizure (convulsions);
pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding, flu symptoms;
very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, f...

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What is Haldol Patient Information?

Possible Side Effects - Images - What Is - How Should I Take It - What If I Miss a Dose - What Should I Avoid and More

What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Haldol Consumer Information: Uses

Haloperidol is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). This medicine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can also help prevent suicide in people who are likely to harm themselves. It also reduces aggression and the desire to hurt others. It can decrease negative thoughts and hallucinations.

Haloperidol can also be used to treat uncontrolled movements and outbursts of words/sounds related to Tourette's disorder. Haloperidol is also used for severe behavior problems in hyperactive children...

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