Chemical Name: HALOPERIDOL (ha-loe-PER-i-dole)
This medicine is an antipsychotic agent used to treat schizophrenia. It is also
used to control symptoms associated with Tourette's disorder. This medicine may
also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM
YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that
you are taking. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you are also taking astemizole,
cisapride, or terfenadine. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may
be needed if you are taking carbamazepine, lithium, macrolide antibiotics, or
tramadol. Report other drugs which affect the heart rhythm (QTc prolongation),
such as: dofetilide, pimozide, quinidine, sotalol, procainamide, and
sparfloxacin. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies,
pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any
questions or concerns about using this medicine.
This medicine is usually administered as an injection at your doctor's office or
a clinic. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have
about this medicine. Do not miss any doses of your medicine.
DO NOT STOP USING THIS MEDICINE without contacting your doctor. BEFORE YOU HAVE
ANY MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENTS, EMERGENCY CARE, OR SURGERY, tell the doctor or
dentist that you are using this medicine. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO
ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to this
medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may
lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
THIS MEDICINE WILL ADD TO THE EFFECTS of other depressants or alcohol. Ask your
pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines are depressants. THIS
MEDICINE MAY CAUSE increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun
or sunlamps until you know how you react to this medicine. Use a sunscreen or
protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period. DO NOT BECOME
OVERHEATED in hot weather or during exercise or other activities since heat
stroke may occur while you are using this medicine. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY
NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or
pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your
doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. THIS
MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this
medicine.
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include mild drowsiness,
dizziness, changes in menstrual period, swelling or pain in breasts, or mild
hand or leg tremors. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor.
CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience severe drowsiness
or sleepiness, drooling, difficulty speaking or swallowing, muscle stiffness,
fever, restless body movements, or other unusual body movements or muscle
twitching. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist.
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from
doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines
interact with each other.
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include agitation, very dry mouth,
unusual drowsiness or deep sleep, slow or shallow breathing, rapid or irregular
pulse, and muscle weakness, rigidity, or tremor.
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT
USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as
syringes and needles, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles,
syringes, or other materials. Dispose of properly after use. Ask your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist to explain local regulations for selecting an appropriate
container and properly disposing of the container when it is full.
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