Re: Haldol for Stroke?

Posted By yeah on July 04, 1998 at 15:55:23:

In Reply to: Haldol for Stroke? posted by Richard S. on July 03, 1998 at 12:07:43:






My father-in-law recently suffered a stroke that has left him paralyzed
on his right side and severely aphasic.  Recently he has become agitated
and uncooperative with his therapists, and talks continuously and
inappropriately, even when no one is with him, and has had difficulty
sleeping.
He has been administered occasional doses of Haldol to control his agitation.
Is this a common practice?  Isn't Haldol usually used for long-term
treatment of schizophrenia?  Are there side effects we should be concerned
about?
Thank you.
RS
tardive dyskenesia and dystonia, dementia, loss of muscle control, neuroleptic malignant syndrome