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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Haloperidol-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be exercised while using Haloperidol as follows: Haloperidol must be cautiously used in individuals with history of seizure disorder, as haloperidol intake carries the risk of lowering the threshold for seizures, thereby, resulting in seizure activity. During haloperidol intake, report any incidents of seizure to your physician immediately, so that, an alternative plan of care could be considered. Observe compliance with anti-seizure medications prescribed, if any. During haloperidol [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Haloperidol-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be exercised while using Haloperidol as follows: Haloperidol takes some time to fairly balance the chemicals in the brain, before any improvement in mood and behavior are noted. It could take about 3 - 6 weeks to see this change in mood. So, do not discontinue taking the medication without your physician’s consult, as you failed to see the improvement with the psychotic symptoms immediately after taking the [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Haloperidol-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be exercised while using Haloperidol as follows: Haloperidol carries the risk of elevating cholesterol levels. Individuals with history of hyperlipidemia, plaque formation, and myocardial infarction, must be cautious with intake of haloperidol, with regular labs drawn for evaluation of blood lipid levels. Observe compliance with any medications and dietary limitations prescribed for controlling the elevated blood lipids. Individuals with hyperlipidemia and plaque formations can present with compromised exercise [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Haloperidol-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be exercised while using Haloperidol as follows: Haloperidol carries significant risk of suppressing production of white blood cells from the bone marrow and lead to agranulocytosis. Haloperidol must be cautiously used or avoided in individuals with history of blood cell disorder, especially of low white blood cell count. Reduced white blood cell count can contribute to lowered immunity, thus resulting in frequent fever, chills, sore throat, and risk [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Haloperidol-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be exercised while using Haloperidol as follows: Haloperidol use, especially on empty stomach, can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking dose of haloperidol with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Haloperidol intake can induce some dizziness and make one drowsy. Starting the medication at a low dose, [...]