Haldol 5mg Tablet

Short Description

Haldol 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder in which a person develops unreal thoughts and behavior).

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Haldol 5mg Tablet can also be used for treating psychosis, mania, severe behavior problems in adults and children. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Haldol 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Agitation insomnia Extrapyramidal symptoms muscle spasm headache

Alcohol Warning

Use caution while drinking alcohol as it can cause increased dizziness.

Haldol 5mg Tablet is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Haldol 5mg Tablet may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Use caution while drinking alcohol as it can cause increased dizziness. Inform your doctor if you experience any abnormal movements or have difficulty controlling movements. Do not stop taking Haldol 5mg Tablet without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.