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have ever had bleeding in the brain, or your doctor has told you that you are more likely than other people to have a stroke.

suffer from loss of contact with reality and inability to think and judge clearly, or from a general decline mental ability (e.g.

Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits involved in using it. Small amounts of the medicine may pass into the mother's milk and on to the baby.

are breast feeding or wish to breastfeed.

Like most antipsychotic medicines, Haldol is not recommended for use during pregnancy.

are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

If you think you are having an allergic reaction, tell your doctor immediately or go to the Accident and Emergency department at the nearest hospital.ĭo not give Haldol if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering and if it is beyond the expiry date (month and year) printed on the pack.

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Signs of allergy may include skin rash, itching, shortness of breath, and/or swollen face that may lead to difficulty breathing or swallowing. See Product Description at the end of this leaflet for a list of ingredients.

have an allergy to Haldol or any of the ingredients.

have progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP).

have a type of dementia called 'Lewy body dementia'.

have or have ever had muscle stiffness, restricted or uncontrollable movement due to certain medical conditions, such as Parkinson's disease.

feel unusually confused, dizzy or sleepy.

have severe drowsiness and slowness due to illness or the use of alcohol or medicine.

Before you are given Haldol When you must not be given it:ĭo not give Haldol to anyone who is unconscious or in a coma.

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Your doctor may have prescribed Haldol for another use.Īsk your doctor or healthcare professional if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed for you. Feel very aggressive, hostile or violent.Feel very excited, agitated, enthusiastic, impulsive or hyperactive.Believe things that are not true (delusions).

See, hear, feel or smell things that are not there (hallucinations).These include mental health problems (such as schizophrenia). It is used for illnesses affecting the way you think, feel or behave. Haldol is used in adults whose condition has previously been treated with haloperidol taken by mouth. It works by correcting the chemical imbalances in the brain, which may cause mental illness. This belongs to a group of medicines called ‘antipsychotics’. Haldol contains the active substance haloperidol (as haloperidol decanoate). If you have any concerns about being treated with Haldol, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Your doctor has weighed the risks of treating you with Haldol against the benefits this medicine is expected to have for you. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist.Īll medicines have risks and benefits. It does not contain all the available information. This leaflet answers some common questions about Haldol injection.

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