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Haldol |
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- Description - |
Haldol is used to reduce the symptoms of mental disorderssuch asschizophrenia. It is also prescribed to control tics (uncontrolledmuscle contractions of face,arms, or shoulders) and the unintended utterances that mark Gillesde laTourette's syndrome. In addition, it is used in short-termtreatment of childrenwith severe behavior problems, including hyperactivity andcombativeness.
Some doctors also prescribe Haldol to relieve severe nauseaandvomiting caused by cancer drugs, to treat drug problems such as LSDflashbackand PCP intoxication, and to control symptoms of hemiballismus, aconditionthat causes involuntary writhing of one side of the body. |
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Abnormal secretion of milk,acne-like skin reactions,agitation,anemia,anxiety,blurred vision,breast pain,breast development in males,cataracts,catatonic (unresponsive) state,chewing movements,confusion,constipation,coughing,deeper breathing,dehydration,depression,diarrhea,dizziness,drowsiness,dry mouth,epileptic seizures,exaggerated feeling of well-being,exaggerated reflexes,excessive perspiration,excessive salivation,hair loss,hallucinations,headache,heat stroke,high fever,high or low blood pressure,high or low blood sugar,impotence,inability to urinate,increased sex drive,indigestion,involuntary movements,irregular menstrual periods,irregular pulse,lack of muscular coordination,liver problems,loss of appetite,muscle spasms,nausea,Parkinson-like symptoms,persistent abnormal erections,physical rigidity and stupor,protruding tongue,puckering of mouth,puffing of checks,rapid heartbeat,restlessness,rigid arms,feet,head,and muscles,rotation of eyeballs,sensitivity to light,skin rash,skin er |
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- Possible Interactions - |
Antiseizure drugs such as Dilantin or Tegretol
Antispasmodic drugs such as Bentyl and Cogentin
Blood-thinning medications such as Coumadin
Certain antidepressants, including Elavil, Tofranil, andProzac
Epinephrine (EpiPen)
Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid)
Methyldopa (Aldomet)
Propranolol (Inderal)
Rifampin (Rifadin)
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- Manufacturer - |
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Janssen Pharmaceuticals |
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1125 Trenton-Harbourton Road, PO Box 200 |
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Titusville, NJ 08560-0200 |
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USA |
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