Haloperidol Oral Uses Side Effects Dosages
The boxed warning: This medication isn’t FDA-approved for dementia-related psychosis. In older adults over 65 years of age, haloperidol raises the risk of death if taken for dementia-related psychosis. Haloperidol is considered a conventional (typical) or first-generation antipsychotic (FGA). It’s thought to work by blocking certain dopamine receptors (binding sites) in specific parts of the brain. This inhibits the activity of dopamine, a naturally-occurring chemical in the brain. Due to discontinuation, prescription tablets are only available for purchase in the haloperidol generic variation....