HALDOL Reviews (HALOPERIDOL LACTATE)

Average Rating: 1.8 (183 Ratings)

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HALDOL  (HALOPERIDOL LACTATE):  Haloperidol is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). This medicine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can also help prevent suicide in people who are likely to harm themselves. It also reduces aggression and the desire to hurt others. It can decrease negative thoughts and hallucinations. Haloperidol can also be used to treat uncontrolled movements and outbursts of words/sounds related to Tourette's syndrome. Haloperidol is also used for severe behavior problems in hyperactive children when other treatments or medications have not worked. Haloperidol is a psychiatric medication (antipsychotic-type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters).    (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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Key to Ratings: 1=LOW (I would not recommend taking this medicine.)
5=HIGH (this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal.)

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR HALDOLCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
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DATE ADDED
 
 5  Paranoid Schizophrenia None Spectacular in helping a floridly psychotic patient stop climbing the walls, and settle down and be coherent 20 minutes late. I was one of those patients. Haldol does not cause me EPS like a lot of other people here. M 30 1 years
20 1X day
3/13/2012
 5  Agression, racing thoughts A bit tired, need to sleep 14 hours a day (a small price to pay) I was a danger to myself before - probably because of long-term cannabis abuse - now i finaly feel the peace i need to make progress (without cannabis) I can say for sure that Haldol saved my life! M 30 3 months
1 mg/day
2/29/2012
 5  many things, especially schizophren none! I agree most nurses in the psychiatric ward are dumb when it comes to knowing about the effects of varying doses of Haldol. Haldol should only be given twice per day with a maximum single dose of 2 mg!!The way I'm taking Haldol is almost like a miracle. It increases my appetite, TAKES AWAY dry mouth, diarrhea, severe anxiety, suspiciousness, violent racing thoughts and impulses, OCD and worsened schizophrenia symptoms associated with a really bad rejection from a really sexy girl who I was dangerously in love with, and my tourettes. I really, really, really hope Haldol is never taken of the market! The answer is MODERATION. I really hate reading peoples negative and ignorant comments about Haldol, Haldol cam absolutely be abused by dumb or in fact EVIL nurses. 2mg Ativan comes down anxiety restlessness and panic that Haldol causes especially when Haldol is used in an intelligent and responsible manner. I strongly disagree with chemically restraining people with massive doses or even 5mg of Haldol. The key is prevention using Haldol safely and smartly, not abusing Haldol and torturing a patient after the poor person's mental health has been ignored, just for the convenience of hospital staff. 0.5 mg Haldol decreases the amount of dopamine binding to the D2 receptors through out the brain by 50% which is a very comfortable feeling in the state of a mental illness episode and mental illness. I am disappointed to hear all of the negative news about Haldol. M 21 2 weeks
0.5 mg 2X day
11/7/2012
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 5  Bipolar 2 The only side effect I had was a bit of muscle stiffness. Besides that, I felt no side effects at 5mg day or after an injection. Great med if you're in a depressive crisis! I mean really. I have it as an add-on to my regular med cockail (PRN). I take Haldol with a klonopin to maximize tranquilizing effect. Haldol potentiates benzos, which is good to know. M 30 2 months
10/6/2008
 5  schizophrenia M 38 8 weeks
7/7/2004
 5  Bipolar scizoaffective Nothing too bad. Made me wonderfully calm! This medicine may not be for everyone, but it sure made me feel a heck of a lot better than that Seroquel CRAP!!!! M 32 11 months
1/6/2009
 5  Schizoaffective Bit of akathisia, sleepy, I took Seroquel for a while, but this ihas been better. Couldn't sleep on Seroquel despite that fact thatit's suppossed too make you sleepy. HALDOL has been much better for me. Made me feel calm,, no racing thoughts, thinking more clearly now. Haven't experienced any of the negatives that have been descibed in some of the previous ratings M 25 6 months
1/16/2009
 5  Bipolar felt drowsy It seems people either hate this medicine or love it. I can say that considering the alternatives, Haloperidol is my friend. Atypicals didn't work for me as well. I feel calm,rested, and generally keep a good mood. M 35 1 years
3/18/2009
 5   Drowsiness at higher doses. None at low doses. I take haldol 2mg PRN. It works well on anxiety and calms me the hell down. Helps me sleep. Haldol is a good alternatives to benzos. I use this instead of klonopin. M 30 1 years
4/2/2009
 5  Bipolar Mania Psychosis Drowsy Feeling I haven't experienced any bad effects from Haldol, like other people on here. It really keeps me calmed down!!!! No racing thoughts or delusions any more M 33 6 months
7/13/2009
 5  dx of alzheimwer-agitation Tilted head, jerky movements, inability to talk, inability to control sphinters, rigidity, could not sit or walk, stupor My father was given haldol due to his agitation. He came walking, talking, controlling sphinters. Disoriented by the Alzheimer and unable to sleep will turn him uncooperative and aggressive. Psychiatrist gave him aripripazol and lithium. My father is awake but loss all ability... Haldol was stopped... Still has not recovered. It was administered without speaking clearly about the damage it could cause to a px with alzheimer M 76 7 days
5 x 2
6/1/2016
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 5  Anger anxiety Bit of Abdominal pain MAKE SURE YOU ARENT A TARGETED INDIVIDUAL SEARCH SYMPTOMS ON GOOGLE M 25 1 months
10MG
8/18/2016
 4  Paranoid schizophrenia Sleep up to 12 hours, tiredness, and drowsiness. HALDOL works great for me except drowsiness and need to take sertraline for extra. M 23 13 months
50 MG 1X M
9/24/2020
 4  Schizoaffective Disorder Mainly loss of memory My son has been taking this drug for about 5 months along with Abilify. It was working great for him but decided to lower the dosage gradually in 4 months from 4MG to 1 and 1/2 MG. He did not do well with lower dosage so he up it again to 2 MG. Working great for his Paranoia and anxiety. For the past 3 years he has tried about 10 to 12 different anti-psychotic meds but the combination of Haldol and Abilify has worked the best for him. Every one reacts differently in these drugs. Don’t give up! M 23 5 days
2 MG 1X day
5/26/2016
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 4  manic depression: bipolar only side effect is the inability to lose weight: initially lost 60 pounds on haldol after I did not lose weight on abilify. may try to taper off drug and see if i can lose the 30 lbs. i have been wanting to lose. M 44 3 years
1-2 mg 1X day
4/26/2013
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 3  Voices Extreme long and short term memory loss, sleeplessness, insomnia, diarhea. I've always prided myself on my great memory, untill I began the Haldol. Since I began taking it 7 months ago my short term memory has gone all to heck, and gotten worse, I have trouble remembering things I did the evening or day before, though long term memory is still intact, but who's to say when long term memory kicks in? But, the benefits of Haldol far outweigh the negative, the voices are gone (for the most part), and I do sleep better, when I'm not suffering from insomnia, my sleep patterns are far from normal, I'm either up all night or sleep like the dead for 12 hours, I slept 14 hours yesterday. I also have a decreased appetite, I forgot to eat yesterday, and that's not the first time that's happened. I realize I don't have the severe reaction to this drug that other people have, but as I said, the benefits far outweigh the negative. I would reccomend this drug for those people suffering from schizophrenia, voices, and anger issues, since I began the Haldol my anger issues have disappeared, which is why I can see it being prescribed in a prison setting. M 45 7 months
4mg 1X day
1/20/2013
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 3  bipolar 1 very restless, loss of concentration, thirst, mentally slowed down Been put on because of signs of hypo/mania. Dosage: 0,5mg 5-6 times per day. Decreased the brain activity, slowed down racing thoughts. Slightly improved irritability, on the other hand increased it due to restlesness. First took it for 2 days every hour untill fell asleep. Than was taken off (by doc), continued with regular treatment. As racing thoughs and irritability appeared again, put on it again (1,5mg in the evening, 0,5mg during night if I wake up, 0,5mg in the morning). M 33 2 days
3/14/2006
 3  Bipolar Extreme weight gain, sleepyness, memory loss, unable to focus as usual. It is the ONLY medication that worked for me. The news anti psychotics do not work for me. So I am stuck. I am now not taking it at heavy dosage but lower doses, so it is more tolerable. M 30 5 years
11/7/2002
 3  lsd overdose drowsiness; facial/jaw/neck - painful, uncontrollable muscular contractions, slurred speech I, like a fool, overdosed on LSD, experienced visual and auditory hallucinations, was a danger to myself. Was taken to the hospital within 36 hours, immediately placed on Haldol, the hallucinations subsided, but could not stay awake, hardly ate, at times lost continence. But family support I think is the main reason for my recovery. M 21 5 days
7/15/2005
 3  Psychotic thinking, anxty, paranoia Feel sedated, "like jelly", basically unable to work physically, very hard to do tasks around the house May be responsible for 20-30 lbs gained, when I went off it last year I lost about 15 lbs before being put back on, helps with irritability though. Also taking Depakote with Haldol. M 27 7 months
2mg 1X day
8/2/2013
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HALDOL  (HALOPERIDOL LACTATE):  Haloperidol is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). This medicine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can also help prevent suicide in people who are likely to harm themselves. It also reduces aggression and the desire to hurt others. It can decrease negative thoughts and hallucinations. Haloperidol can also be used to treat uncontrolled movements and outbursts of words/sounds related to Tourette's syndrome. Haloperidol is also used for severe behavior problems in hyperactive children when other treatments or medications have not worked. Haloperidol is a psychiatric medication (antipsychotic-type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters).    (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

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