Haldol

Generic name:haloperidol (oral) [ HAL-oh-PER-i-dol ]
Drug class:Miscellaneous antipsychotic agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jun 8, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Haldol?

Haldol is an antipsychotic medicine that is used to treat schizophrenia.

Haldol is also used to control motor and speech tics in people with Tourette's syndrome.

Haldol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Haldol is not approved for use in older adults with dementia-related psychosis.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Haldol if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• Parkinson's disease; or

• certain conditions that affect your central nervous system (such as severe drowsiness, or slowed thinking caused by taking other medicines or drinking alcohol).

Haldol may increase the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis and is not approved for this use.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• heart problems, angina (chest pain);

• long QT syndrome (in you or a family member);

• low blood pressure;

• a seizure;

• a thyroid disorder;

• breast cancer; or

• an electrolyte imbalance (such as low blood levels of potassium or magnesium).

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