Patient/caregiver was educated on the contraindications of using Haldol as follows: Haldol must be cautiously used in individuals with history of diabetes and poor blood sugar control. Haldol 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 [...]

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

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Haldol as follows: Sexual side-effects Haldol 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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Haldol as follows: Metabolic side-effects Haldol intake by diabetic individuals can result in poor blood sugar control and episodes of hyperglycemia. Diabetic individuals taking Haldol 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 Haldol [...]

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