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haloperidol
(hal oh PER i doll)
Haldol
What is the most important information I should know about haloperidol?
? Call your doctor immediately if you experience uncontrollable movements of the mouth, tongue, cheeks, jaw, arms, or legs.
? Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Haloperidol may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.
? Dizziness may be more likely to occur when you rise from a sitting or lying position. Rise slowly to prevent dizziness and a possible fall.
? Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking haloperidol.
? Avoid becoming overheated during haloperidol therapy. It is easier to become dangerously dehydrated while you are taking haloperidol. Use caution in hot weather and during exercise.
What is haloperidol?
? Haloperidol is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in your brain.
? Haloperidol is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions, including hallucinations, delusions, and confusion. Haloperidol is also used to treat Tourette's disorder, as well as behavioral and hyperactive conditions in children.
? Haloperidol may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
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