ABOUT HALOPERIDOL

Haloperidol is used to treat a number of different problems.

It may slow your reactions and make you feel drowsy. If this happens, do not drive and do not use tools or machines.

Type of medicine	An antipsychotic medicine
Used mainly for	Agitation, delirium, nausea, and hiccups
Also called	Haldol®, Serenace®
Available as	Tablets, capsules, and oral liquid medicine

Common haloperidol side-effects	What can I do if I experience this?
Headache	Ask your hospice nurse to recommend a suitable painkiller
Feeling dizzy or sleepy, blurred vision	If this happens, do not drive and do not use tools or machines
Feeling light-headed when you stand up	This can happen particularly when you first start taking this medicine. Getting up more slowly until you are aware how you react should help
Stomach upset	Stick to simple meals, avoid rich or spicy foods
Dry mouth	Try chewing sugar-free gum or sucking sugar-free sweets
Feeling shaky or restless, unusual or uncontrollable muscle movements	Speak with your hospice nurse as soon as possible about any of these. Your treatment may need adjusting
Changes in weight, difficulty sleeping, mood changes, stuffy nose, changes in sexual ability, breast enlargement, production of breast milk, menstrual problems, fast heartbeat, constipation, difficulty passing urine, skin rash	Discuss these with your hospice nurse if any become troublesome

Important information about all medicines

Never take more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you or someone else might have taken an overdose of this medicine, go to the accident and emergency department of your local hospital. Take the container with you, even if it is empty. This medicine is for you. Never give it to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours. Do not keep out-of-date or unwanted medicines. Take them to your local pharmacy which will dispose of them for you. If you have any questions about this medicine ask your pharmacist. Retrieved from: http://patient.info/medicine/haloperidol-haldol-serenace Disclaimer: The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained on this website are for informational purposes only.  If you have questions or need help, please contact your Hospice Team.