Haloperidol - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of blood disease porphyria, decrease in white blood cells, electrolyte disturbances, high or low blood pressure, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, seizures, abnormal electroencephalogram (EEG), thyroid problems, neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), heart diseases, cancer, any allergy, who are taking othe‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​r medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. • Avoid alcohol consumption. • It may cause drowsiness, dizziness or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. • Avoid exposure to sunlight; otherwise it may cause sunburn easily. • Avoid becoming overheated; otherwise heatstroke may occur. • Patient may develop with increased risk of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), involuntary movements with the following symptoms: fever, stiff muscles, confusion, abnormal thinking, fast or irregular heartbeat and sweating. If it is so consult with your doctor. • Rarely it may cause prolonged or painful erection; if it is so consult with your doctor.