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Side Effects of Haloperidol-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Haloperidol as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects Haloperidol use 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 can also induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help with symptomatic relief of [...]

Side Effects of Haloperidol-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Haloperidol as follows: General allergic reactions Haloperidol use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with haloperidol, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]

How to Use Haloperidol

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take haloperidol as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals help maintain appropriate blood levels of haloperidol needed to [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Olanzapine-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be exercised while taking Olanzapine as follows: Periodical labs could be ordered, while taking olanzapine, to evaluate the white blood cell count, blood sugar control, lipid levels, and levels of prolactin hormone, for safe therapeutic dose of olanzapine. Observe compliance with any lab draws ordered. Olanzapine takes some time to fairly balance the chemicals in the brain, before any improvement in mood and behavior are noted. It could [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Olanzapine-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be exercised while taking Olanzapine as follows: Olanzapine must be cautiously used in individuals with history of seizure disorder, as olanzapine intake carries the risk of lowering the threshold for seizures, thereby, resulting in seizure activity. During olanzapine 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 olanzapine [...]