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What is haldol?
Generic Name:
haloperidol
Other Brand Names:
Haloperidol
,
Haldol Decanoate
,
Haloperidol Decanoate
,
Haloperidol Lactate
Haloperidol is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in your brain.
Haloperidol is used to treat schizophrenia. It is also used to control motor and speech tics in people with Tourette's syndrome.
Haloperidol may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What are the possible side effects of taking haldol?
What is the most important information I should know about haldol?
Posts on haldol
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Movement Disorders that have baffled Neurologists - Rare Diseases Community
- Aug 24, 2009
Has anyone here suffered from Spasmodic Torticollis (Dystonia), or similiar ailments that o...
haldol - Bipolar Disorder Community
- Jun 11, 2009
ok, I'm adjusting to the insomnia at night but what do I do about the sleepiness during the...
10 yo dx with tics and Px Haldol and Benzhexol... not helping and may even show TD. - Tourette Syndrome Community
- May 22, 2009
A family member (10 year old boy) has developed Tics (3 year hx) and he is on Haldol and Be...
stoke help - Neurology Community
- Dec 14, 2007
My mom suffered a right brain ischemic stroke August 31. She was fortunate to receive the T...
Paxil - Mental Health Expert Forum
- Aug 27, 2007
I am on Zoloft, Wellbutrin & Xanax. My Psychiatrist wants to try Paxil but I am terrified ...
LSD triggered depression - Mental Health Expert Forum
- Aug 27, 2007
My son (19) took LSD on his birthday this year and hasn't been the same since. He has taken...
Zyprexa - Mental Health Expert Forum
- Jan 17, 2005
Hi, Thanks so much for these forums, they are great sources of information. I have been on ...
TIC Disorder, Tourettes or Superior Oblique Myokymia - Neurology Expert Forum
- Sep 13, 2004
Since I can remember I've had problems with twitching whether it be batting my eyes, moving...
Haldol effects - Neurology Expert Forum
- Sep 09, 2004
I have a question about the drug Haldol. My 77 year old mother had a mild stroke that left...
Haldol - Stroke Community
- Sep 02, 2004
I have a question about the drug Haldol. My 77 year old mother had a mild stroke that left ...
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