Haloperidol (Systemic)
Brand Names : Haldol, Haldol Decanoate, Apo-Haloperidol, Haldol LA, Novo-Peridol, Peridol, PMS Haloperidol
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects,
haloperidol can sometimes cause serious side effects. Tardive dyskinesia (a
movement disorder) may occur and may not go away after you stop using the
medicine. Signs of tardive dyskinesia include fine, worm-like movements of
the tongue, or other uncontrolled movements of the mouth, tongue, cheeks,
jaw, or arms and legs. Other serious but rare side effects may also occur.
These include severe muscle stiffness, fever, unusual tiredness or weakness,
fast heartbeat, difficult breathing, increased sweating, loss of bladder control,
and seizures (neuroleptic malignant syndrome). You and
your doctor should discuss the good this medicine will do as well as the risks
of taking it
.
Stop taking haloperidol
and get emergency help immediately
if any of the following side effects
occur:
Check with your doctor as soon as possible
if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Difficulty in speaking or swallowing; inability to move eyes; loss of balance control; mask-like face; muscle spasms, especially
of the neck and back; restlessness or need to keep
moving (severe); shuffling walk; stiffness of arms and legs; trembling and shaking
of fingers and hands; twisting movements of body; weakness of arms and legs
Less common
Decreased thirst; difficulty in urination; dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting; hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not there); lip smacking or puckering; puffing of cheeks; rapid or worm-like movements of
tongue; skin rash; uncontrolled
chewing movements; uncontrolled movements of arms
and legs
Rare
Confusion; hot, dry skin, or lack of
sweating; increased blinking or spasms of eyelid; muscle weakness; sore
throat and fever; uncontrolled twisting movements
of neck, trunk, arms, or legs; unusual bleeding or
bruising; unusual facial expressions or body positions; yellow eyes or skin
Symptoms of overdose
Difficulty in breathing (severe); dizziness
(severe); drowsiness (severe); muscle trembling, jerking, stiffness, or uncontrolled movements (severe); unusual tiredness or weakness (severe)
Other side effects may occur
that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away
during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with
your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
Less common
Decreased sexual ability; drowsiness; increased sensitivity of skin to sun (skin rash,
itching, redness or other discoloration of skin, or severe sunburn); nausea or vomiting
Some side
effects, such as trembling of fingers and hands, or uncontrolled movements
of the mouth, tongue, and jaw, may occur after you have stopped taking this
medicine. If you notice any of these effects, check with your doctor as soon
as possible.
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in
some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
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