NHS. UK: Information specific to: Haloperidol 10mg/5ml oral solution sugar free when used in Schizophrenia and Psychosis.
Haloperidol is a medicine which is used in a number of conditions - an example is schizophrenia.
The information in this Medicine Guide for haloperidol varies according to the condition being treated and the particular preparation used.
The information in this Medicine Guide for haloperidol varies according to the condition being treated and the particular preparation used.
Haloperidol is used to treat a variety of mental health problems.
Haloperidol works by blocking the effect of a chemical in the brain
which is thought to affect thinking, feelings and behaviour. It can help
to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia and other psychoses, tic
disorders and Tourette's syndrome. Haloperidol can also help in the
treatment of mania or behavioural disturbances where it may have a
calming effect on symptoms such as excitement, agitation or aggression.
Haloperidol can also be used to treat hiccups which have lasted a long time.
Other information about Haloperidol:
Do not share your medicine with other people. It may not be suitable for them and may harm them.
The pharmacy label on your medicine tells you how much medicine you should take. It also tells you how often you should take your medicine. This is the dose that you and your prescriber have agreed you should take. You should not change the dose of your medicine unless you are told to do so by your prescriber.
If you feel that the medicine is making you unwell or you do not think it is working, then talk to your prescriber.
Haloperidol is not suitable for everyone and some people should never use it. Other people should only use it with special care. It is important that the person prescribing this medicine knows your full medical history.
Your prescriber may only prescribe this medicine with special care or may not prescribe it at all if you:
Furthermore the prescriber may only prescribe this medicine with special care or may not prescribe it at all for someone who is in a coma.
As part of the process of assessing suitability to take this medicine a prescriber may also arrange tests:
Over time it is possible that Haloperidol can become unsuitable for some people, or they may become unsuitable for it. If at any time it appears that Haloperidol has become unsuitable, it is important that the prescriber is contacted immediately.
Alcohol can interact with certain medicines.
In the case of Haloperidol:
In the case of Haloperidol:
In the case of Haloperidol:
In the case of Haloperidol:
If the decision is that you should not have Haloperidol, then you should discuss whether there is an alternative medicine that you could take during pregnancy.
In the case of Haloperidol:
The decision to use medicines that interact depends on your specific circumstances. Your prescriber may decide to use medicines that interact, if it is believed that the benefits of taking the medicines together outweigh the risks. In such cases, it may be necessary to alter your dose or monitor you more closely.
Tell your prescriber the names of all the medicines that you are taking so that they can consider all possible interactions. This includes all the medicines which have been prescribed by your GP, hospital doctor, dentist, nurse, health visitor, midwife or pharmacist. You must also tell your prescriber about medicines which you have bought over the counter without prescriptions.
The following medicines may interact with Haloperidol:
The following types of medicine may interact with Haloperidol:
If you are taking Haloperidol and one of the above medicines or types of medicines, make sure your prescriber knows about it.
If you are planning to take or are already taking any complementary preparations and vitamins you should ask your prescriber whether there are any known interactions with Haloperidol.
Your prescriber can advise whether it is appropriate for you to take combinations that are known to interact. They can also discuss with you the possible effect that the complementary preparations and vitamins may have on your condition.
If you experience any unusual effects while taking this medicine in combination with complementary preparations and vitamins, you should tell your prescriber.
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Haloperidol can also be used to treat hiccups which have lasted a long time.
Other information about Haloperidol:
- your prescriber will try to find the lowest dose of your medicine which can control your condition
Do not share your medicine with other people. It may not be suitable for them and may harm them.
The pharmacy label on your medicine tells you how much medicine you should take. It also tells you how often you should take your medicine. This is the dose that you and your prescriber have agreed you should take. You should not change the dose of your medicine unless you are told to do so by your prescriber.
If you feel that the medicine is making you unwell or you do not think it is working, then talk to your prescriber.
Whether this medicine is suitable for you
Haloperidol is not suitable for everyone and some people should never use it. Other people should only use it with special care. It is important that the person prescribing this medicine knows your full medical history.
Your prescriber may only prescribe this medicine with special care or may not prescribe it at all if you:
- are allergic or sensitive to or have had a bad reaction to antipsychotics in the past
- are allergic or sensitive to or have had a reaction to any of the ingredients in the medicine
- are debilitated
- are elderly
- have bleeding in the brain
- have brain or central nervous system problems
- have dementia
- have depression
- have epilepsy or risk factors for convulsions such as alcohol withdrawal
- have hyperthyroidism
- have kidney problems
- have liver problems
- have metabolic problems
- have or have had heart problems
- have or have risk factors for thromboembolic problems
- have Parkinson's disease
- have phaeochromocytoma
- have problems metabolising medicines
- have risk factors for heart problems such as malnutrition, alcohol abuse or a family history of heart problems
- have risk factors for stroke
Furthermore the prescriber may only prescribe this medicine with special care or may not prescribe it at all for someone who is in a coma.
As part of the process of assessing suitability to take this medicine a prescriber may also arrange tests:
- to determine whether or not the medicine is suitable and whether it must be prescribed with extra care
- to confirm that this is the right dose
- to check that this medicine is not having any undesired effects
Over time it is possible that Haloperidol can become unsuitable for some people, or they may become unsuitable for it. If at any time it appears that Haloperidol has become unsuitable, it is important that the prescriber is contacted immediately.
Alcohol
Alcohol can interact with certain medicines.
In the case of Haloperidol:
- this medicine may increase the effects of alcohol
Diet
Medicines can interact with certain foods. In some cases, this may be harmful and your prescriber may advise you to avoid certain foods.In the case of Haloperidol:
- there are no specific foods that you must exclude from your diet when taking Haloperidol
Driving and operating machinery
When taking any medicine you should be aware that it might interfere with your ability to drive or operate machinery safely.In the case of Haloperidol:
- this medicine could affect your ability to drive or operate machinery
Family planning and pregnancy
Most medicines, in some way, can affect the development of a baby in the womb. The effect on the baby differs between medicines and also depends on the stage of pregnancy that you have reached when you take the medicine.In the case of Haloperidol:
- you should only take this medicine during pregnancy if your doctor thinks that you need it
- if you take this medicine during the late stages of pregnancy, your baby may have some problems or withdrawal symptoms from Haloperidol and may need to have some monitoring after birth
If the decision is that you should not have Haloperidol, then you should discuss whether there is an alternative medicine that you could take during pregnancy.
Breast-feeding
Certain medicines can pass into breast milk and may reach your baby through breast-feeding.In the case of Haloperidol:
- you should only take this medicine while breast-feeding if your doctor thinks you need it
- this medicine passes into breast milk. Taking Haloperidol and breast-feeding may affect your baby
Taking other medicines
If you are taking more than one medicine they may interact with each other. At times your prescriber may decide to use medicines that interact, in other cases this may not be appropriate.The decision to use medicines that interact depends on your specific circumstances. Your prescriber may decide to use medicines that interact, if it is believed that the benefits of taking the medicines together outweigh the risks. In such cases, it may be necessary to alter your dose or monitor you more closely.
Tell your prescriber the names of all the medicines that you are taking so that they can consider all possible interactions. This includes all the medicines which have been prescribed by your GP, hospital doctor, dentist, nurse, health visitor, midwife or pharmacist. You must also tell your prescriber about medicines which you have bought over the counter without prescriptions.
The following medicines may interact with Haloperidol:
- adrenaline
- alprazolam
- amiodarone
- amitriptyline
- bretylium
- buspirone
- carbamazepine
- chlorpromazine
- cisapride
- disopyramide
- dofetilide
- erythromycin, if injected into a vein
- fluoxetine
- fluvoxamine
- guanethidine
- itraconazole
- ketoconazole
- levodopa
- lithium
- maprotiline
- mefloquine
- methyldopa
- moxifloxacin
- paroxetine
- phenindione
- phenobarbital
- pimozide
- procainamide
- promethazine
- quinidine
- quinine
- rifampicin
- sertindole
- sertraline
- sotalol
- sparfloxacin
- terfenadine
- thyroxin
- venlafaxine
The following types of medicine may interact with Haloperidol:
- adrenergic blocking agents
- antiarrhythmics
- antibacterials
- anticoagulants
- anticonvulsants
- antihistamines
- antimalarials
- antipsychotics
- cytochrome P450 enzyme inhibitors
- diuretics
- hypnotics
- liver enzyme inducers
- liver enzyme inhibitors
- medicines that affect electrolyte balance
- medicines that prolong the QTc interval
- medicines which depress the CNS
- phenothiazines
- sedatives
- strong analgesics
- sympathomimetics
- tetracyclic antidepressants
- tricyclic antidepressants
If you are taking Haloperidol and one of the above medicines or types of medicines, make sure your prescriber knows about it.
Complementary preparations and vitamins
Medicines can interact with complementary preparations and vitamins. In general, there is not much information available about interactions between medicines and complementary preparations or vitamins.If you are planning to take or are already taking any complementary preparations and vitamins you should ask your prescriber whether there are any known interactions with Haloperidol.
Your prescriber can advise whether it is appropriate for you to take combinations that are known to interact. They can also discuss with you the possible effect that the complementary preparations and vitamins may have on your condition.
If you experience any unusual effects while taking this medicine in combination with complementary preparations and vitamins, you should tell your prescriber.