HALDOL Reviews (HALOPERIDOL LACTATE)Average Rating: 1.8 (183 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare HALDOL with similar:
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RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR HALDOL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
5 | Alucinações e delírios sensação de | Sonolência | F | 42 | 3 years 10 mg | 9/20/2018 | 5 | Schizophrenia | Slight tremor, pacing, restlessness. | I was put on Haldol after trying several atypicals: Abilify (no effect), Risperdal (high blood pressure/ heart arrhythmia), and Geodon (Panic attacks/ nightmares). The difference has been night and day, and I am very glad I was switched. Although it's an older medicine, it works much better for me than the newer drugs have. I have noticed some side effects (slight tremor/ pacing/ restlessness) but nothing too serious. I will definitely be sticking to Haldol and I recommend it for anyone else suffering from similar issues. | F | 22 | 7 months 15mg 1X day | 12/21/2016 | 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 | 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 | 5 | Bipolar | 40 | 7 weeks 5mg | 5/6/2016 | 5 | I was very violent in psych ward. | I just remember having lock jaw a lot and being very very drowsy. I was known for having very violent tendencies towards staff and myself. I don't remember what was given to me to stop the lock jaw.I just remember being very uncomfortable with the lock jaw. I felt like if I had to live this way I would rather die. This medicine is NOT used for migraines!! What a stupid ER doctor for giving this woman this medication for it!!! ESPECIALLY IF SHE NEEDED TO FUNCTION DAILY TAKING CARE OF HER CHILDREN!!! | F | 33 | 1 months not sure | 2/28/2013 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | BIPOLAR-Seroquel didn't cut it! | A Little tired | I didn't tolerate Seroquel very well. Made me irritable. Haloperidol has been alot better. Curently taking 15 mg per day. Helps me calm down better than anything else. | F | 29 | 29 months | 3/13/2009 | 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 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 | sleepy | Worked a lot better than seroquel. Seroquel made me more bitchy...this clams me down in a good way | F | 41 | 3 months | 11/7/2008 | 5 | Bi-Polar | Akathisia, robotic movements, slurring, sleepiness | If you can put up with the restlessness (Akathisia) for a while, this medicine can help out a great deal. I was very robotic in my movements for a couple of weeks, but that and the slurring has improved markedly in the last two weeks. I'm sleepy at times during the day BUT I feel 100% better on this medicine...I no longer have Anxiety, racing thoughts, or Paranoia on this med Yeah!!! I take 2.5 mg in the morning and 10 mg at night along with cogentin and Klonopin. I know this medicine may not be for everyone, but it has helped me more than any of the newer atypicals. | F | 34 | 30 days | 10/27/2008 | 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 | BPD/BIPOLAR | Loss of concentration. | Drug saved my life. I was thinking about checking myself in 2 days ago and started on the drug for mania. I am a different person today-HAPPY. And not Obessing at all!!! Thank Jesus for this Drug!!! | F | 34 | 2 days | 7/13/2006 | 5 | delirium and hallucination | Although I felt very well, I felt as if I had absolutely nothing to talk about. I kept wondering about whatever was that had been so interesting during most of my life that I had suddenly lost ... But I was very much in contact with reality and for that I was thankful. | F | 58 | 9 months | 2/28/2005 |
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)