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Contraindications for Haloperidol Use-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the contraindications of using Haloperidol as follows: Haloperidol can interact with many antibacterial and antifungal antibiotics, antiarrhythmic medications, antidepressants, and other antipsychotic medications, resulting in development or aggravation of underlying cardiac arrhythmias, leading to debility and sudden cardiac death. Avoid taking haloperidol along with medications belonging to the above-mentioned groups, to prevent any dangerous arrhythmias from developing. Haloperidol must be cautiously used in individuals with history of seizure disorder, as haloperidol [...]

Contraindications for Haloperidol Use-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the contraindications of using Haloperidol as follows: Haloperidol must be cautiously used in individuals with history of diabetes and poor blood sugar control. Haloperidol carries significant risk of aggravating blood sugars and can result in poor blood sugar control in diabetics. Individuals can present with signs and symptoms of poor blood sugar control, such as, dry mouth, frequent urination, increased thirst and hunger, dry skin, and blurred vision. Closely follow for [...]

Contraindications for Haloperidol Use-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the contraindications of using Haloperidol as follows: Haloperidol can interact with a number of other medications and can precipitate serious reactions. If you are being newly started on haloperidol, discuss with your physician regarding all other medications you are currently taking and their safety with haloperidol. Also, if you have been taking haloperidol for long, discuss with your physician regarding your history of haloperidol intake, when you are being started on [...]

Side Effects of Haloperidol-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Haloperidol as follows: Sexual side-effects Haloperidol intake carries the risk of increasing the levels of hormone prolactin in the body. Elevated prolactin levels in males can result in erectile dysfunction, reduced interest for sex, and growth of breast tissue. Elevated prolactin levels in females can result in menstrual irregularities with abnormal/missed period, infertility, breast enlargement and tenderness, and increased breast milk production without being pregnant. Musculoskeletal side-effects [...]

Side Effects of Haloperidol-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Haloperidol as follows: Metabolic side-effects Haloperidol intake by diabetic individuals can result in poor blood sugar control and episodes of hyperglycemia. Diabetic individuals taking haloperidol can present with episodes of confusion, dry mouth, frequent urination, increased thirst and hunger, dry skin, and blurred vision. Closely follow for these signs and any consistently elevated blood sugar readings, to be reported to your physician. Central nervous system side-effects Haloperidol [...]