Haloperidol is a prescription medication that is used to treat psychotic disorders and behavior problems. This eMedTV resource offers an overview of haloperidol, including information on its uses, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.
Haloperidol side effects can include blurred vision, insomnia, and hair loss. This eMedTV article covers these and other side effects of haloperidol, including serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.
What is haloperidol used for? As this eMedTV article explains, haloperidol is licensed to treat several conditions, such as psychotic disorders and behavior problems. This page also discusses off-label uses of the medication and its use in children.
As this eMedTV page explains, haloperidol dosing usually starts at 3 mg to 5 mg two to three times daily for adults with severe symptoms. This page lists factors that can affect the dosage your doctor prescribes, as well as tips on taking the drug.
Lithium and certain antibiotics are among the drugs that can potentially interact with haloperidol. This eMedTV article lists the other drugs that can cause interactions and describes how these drug interactions with haloperidol can cause problems.
Taking haloperidol can cause dangerous side effects or increase the risk of seizures in some people. This eMedTV resource discusses other precautions and warnings with haloperidol, including a list of people who should not take the drug at all.
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