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Hur känns Haldol?
Haldol och alkohol Om du dricker alkohol medan du tar Haldol kan du känna dig sömnig och mindre pigg. Detta betyder att du bör vara försiktig med hur mycket alkohol du dricker. Tala med din läkare om att dricka alkohol när du använder Haldol, och låt din läkare veta hur mycket du dricker.
Är Haldol farligt?
Haldol kan orsaka problem med hjärtat, problem med kontroll av kroppsrörelser eller rörelser i armar och ben samt en allvarlig biverkning som kallas ”malignt neuroleptikasyndrom”. Det kan också orsaka allvarliga allergiska reaktioner och blodproppar.
Är Haldol bra?
What are the side effects of Haldol?
Haldol side effects. Symptoms of this disorder include uncontrollable muscle movements of your lips, tongue, eyes, face, arms, or legs. The longer you take Haldol, the more likely you are to develop a serious movement disorder. The risk of this side effect is higher in women and older adults.
What is Haldol (haloperidol)?
The chemical designation is 4-[4-(p-chlorophenyl)-4-hydroxypiperidino] 4’-fluorobutyrophenone and it has the following structural formula: HALDOL (haloperidol) is available as a sterile parenteral form for intramuscular injection. The injection provides 5 mg haloperidol (as the lactate) and lactic acid for pH adjustment between 3.0 – 3.6.
How should I take Haldol?
You may take Haldol with or without food. Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon). It may take several weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed and tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve.
Does Haldol cause torsades de pointes?
Cases of sudden death, QT-prolongation, and Torsades de Pointes have been reported in patients receiving HALDOL. Higher than recommended doses of any formulation and intravenous administration of HALDOL appear to be associated with a higher risk of QT-prolongation and Torsades de Pointes.