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Haldol is an older antipsychotic drug that I remember my back in the 80's. It can be used for mania, agitation, and hyperactivity. I do remember that there is a sun sensitivity related to this disease so don't take Mom for a day in the sun if she is taking it. She can come in with either a major sunburn or a red itchy rash. If you notice any jerking motions you might want to stop the med to see if that is a side effect of the med. There is a long list of possible side effects including, Drowseyness, difficulty in speaking or swallowing, loss of balance control, mask like face, muscle spasms, restlessness, shuffling, weakness, stiffness. I do remember that we tried to use something else. Especially at first it would produce that "zombie" like state that we all want to avoid. We reserved Haldo for the worst of the worst... like the subdural hematoma that broke out his window, escaped, and became violent when we finally found him in the woods behind the facility after dark. It absoluely works and well for some, just be very aware of the side effects on this one.
Love, deb
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