Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be exercised while using Haldol as follows: Haldol 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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be exercised while using Haldol as follows: Haldol carries the risk of elevating cholesterol levels. Individuals with history of hyperlipidemia, plaque formation, and myocardial infarction, must be cautious with intake of Haldol, 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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be exercised while using Haldol as follows: Haldol carries significant risk of suppressing production of white blood cells from the bone marrow and lead to agranulocytosis. Haldol 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 [...]

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

Patient/caregiver was educated on the contraindications of using Haldol as follows: Haldol 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 Haldol along with medications belonging to the above-mentioned groups, to prevent any dangerous arrhythmias from developing. Haldol must be cautiously used in individuals with history of seizure disorder, as Haldol [...]