Review the side-effects of Haloperidol as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart - Fast heart rate and low/high blood pressure.
Central Nervous System - Movement disorder, sleeplessness, restlessness, anxiety, elevated mood, agitation, drowsiness, depression, lethargy, headache, confusion, vertigo and seizures.
Body as a Whole - Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS).
Blood - Anemia and decrease in white blood cells.
Liver - Impaired liver function and/or jaundice.
Skin - Pimples, photosensitivity and loss of hair.
Genitourinary - Spontaneous milk secretion, breast engorgement, menstrual irregularities, breast enlargement in male, impotence, increased sexual drive and urinary retention.
Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhea, increased salivation, indigestion, nausea, vomiting and dry mouth.
Respiratory - Asthma.
Eye - Visual disturbances.
Metabolic - Increased sugar.
Avoid contact with people who have infections.
Haldol
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart - Fast heart rate and low/high blood pressure.
Central Nervous System - Movement disorder, sleeplessness, restlessness, anxiety, elevated mood, agitation, drowsiness, depression, lethargy, headache, confusion, vertigo and seizures.
Body as a Whole - Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS).
Blood - Anemia and decrease in white blood cells.
Liver - Impaired liver function and/or jaundice.
Skin - Pimples, photosensitivity and loss of hair.
Genitourinary - Spontaneous milk secretion, breast engorgement, menstrual irregularities, breast enlargement in male, impotence, increased sexual drive and urinary retention.
Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhea, increased salivation, indigestion, nausea, vomiting and dry mouth.
Respiratory - Asthma.
Eye - Visual disturbances.
Metabolic - Increased sugar.
Other Precautions :
It may affect blood sugar; monitor blood sugar regularly while taking this medication.Avoid contact with people who have infections.
Drug Name : Haloperidol
Haloperidol(Haldol) generic is a tranquilizer, prescribed for schizophrenia. It may block certain chemicals in the brain.Trade Names for Haloperidol
India :
Benzydol-P (1.5mg) |
Benzydol-P (5mg) |
Benzydol-P (10mg) |
Halidace (0.25mg) |
Halidace (1.5mg) |
Halidace (5mg) |
Halidace (10mg) |
Halidace (20mg) |
Halidol (0.25mg) |
Halidol (1.5mg) |
Halidol (5mg) |
Haloday (0.25mg) |
Haloday (1.5mg) |
Haloday (5mg) |
Haloday (10mg) |
Larenase (0.25mg) |
Larenase (1.5mg) |
Larenase (5mg) |
Larenase (10mg) |
Oprex (0.25mg)
International :
Haldol
