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Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach
of children, never share your medicines with others, and use
this medication only for the indication prescribed.
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the
information displayed on this page applies to your personal
circumstances.
Important Information
Do not use if you are pregnant.
Serious drug interactions can occur when certain medicines
are used together with Halcion. Tell each of your healthcare
providers about all medicines you use now, and any medicine
you start or stop using.
Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special
dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring
device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Taking too much Haldol can cause a serious heart rhythm disorder or sudden
death. Never take more than your prescribed dose.
It may take several weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using the
medication as directed and tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve.
Do not stop using Haldol suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal
symptoms. Ask your doctor how to safely stop using this medicine.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Do not allow
liquid medicine to freeze.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor
for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-
800-FDA-1088.
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Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using,
especially:
This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with haloperidol, including
prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.
See also:
Further information
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never
share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication
prescribed.
What is Haldol?
Important Information
Haldol is not approved for use in psychotic conditions related
to dementia. This medicine may increase the risk of death in
older adults with dementia-related conditions.
You should not use Haldol if you have Parkinson's disease or
certain conditions that affect your central nervous system.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Haldol if you are allergic to it, or if you
have:
• Parkinson's disease; or
• certain conditions that affect your central nervous system
(such as severe drowsiness, or slowed thinking caused
by taking other medicines or drinking alcohol).
Haldol is not approved for use in psychotic conditions related
to dementia. This medicine may increase the risk of death in
older adults with dementia-related conditions.
To make sure Haldol is safe for you, tell your doctor if you
have:
• liver disease;
• kidney disease;
• heart disease, angina (chest pain);
• a thyroid disorder;
• epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
• personal or family history of long QT syndrome;
• an electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of potassium or
magnesium in your blood); or
• if you take a blood thinner (warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven).
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn
baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan