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| Pronunciation: | hal oh PER i doll |
| Brand: | Haldol |
What is the most important information I should know about haloperidol?
Call your doctor immediately if you experience uncontrollable movements of the mouth, tongue, cheeks, jaw, arms, or legs.
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Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Haloperidol may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities. |
Dizziness may be more likely to occur when you rise from a sitting or lying position. Rise slowly to prevent dizziness and a possible fall.
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Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking haloperidol. |
Avoid becoming overheated during haloperidol therapy. It is easier to become dangerously dehydrated while you are taking haloperidol. Use caution in hot weather and during exercise.
If you are injecting haloperidol at home, your healthcare provider will give you detailed instructions on how and where to inject the medication. If you do not understand these directions, do not attempt to inject the medication. Contact your healthcare provider for further instructions.
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| Last updated: | August 18, 2005 |
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