Haloperidol User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Sno...
• August 14, 2016

Haloperidol for Nausea/Vomiting "I went to the ER for stomach cramping and tenderness after a bout of stomach flu. For some reason, they used this instead of Zofran or Phenergan first. I had horrible side effects. Every muscle in my body spasmed to the point of nearly dislocating my jaw. It took a full 36 hours to leave my system. Benadryl helped, but did not reverse the effects. I was disoriented and screaming in pain only a few seconds after receiving it. Use caution. The side effects were not worth it."

• Il1...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 31, 2018

For Psychosis "I have been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type, and after being on several different medications, am now taking haloperidol injection once a month. I have had extreme paranoia and hallucinations/delusions for the past 12 years. Have felt better and am more functional since taking haloperidol and Invega Sustenna. I feel akathisia a great deal almost daily and have struggled with the weight gain. I used to have a career before being diagnosed. Now, I find it difficult to hold down a job. I struggle to read at times too. Feel like it is affecting my cognitive abilities. Anyone care to share how they lost weight on this drug? Would be of great help."

• Tro...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 11, 2018

For ICU Agitation "While sleeping in a hospital, I had a night terror and acted strange (but I was not psychotic), and the stupid hospital staff injected me with haloperidol, although diazepam would've been enough to calm me. I fell asleep instantly, and the next day, for the first 12 hours, I felt pleasantly dazed, almost like being drunk. Then I started having a strong urge to constantly look upwards (oculogyric crisis). I also had severe, painful neck spasms, and my eyes became crossed. I spent 4 hours standing on a bed and staring at the ceiling because I couldn't move my eyes. The doctors and nurses were very rude to me and told me I was fine and just imagining symptoms. Finally, they injected me with Akineton, and the spasms slowly went away, but it took a long time for my eyes to go back to normal. Probably the worst experience of my life!"

• hap...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 28, 2025

For Dementia "My mom has dementia with delusions and aggression, and this drug has been a godsend for us. She is on a small dose of 1 mg, and she went from hearing voices that I was trying to hurt her to being my gentle mom again. I was scared to give her this drug, but we worked to get her the smallest dose that shows some improvement, and this was the best choice for us. It was at the point that I was going to place her in a nursing home due to hitting, spitting, keeping a knife on top of her purse. However, we are able to keep her at home."

• Sun...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 24, 2020

For Psychosis "I've been on this drug, haloperidol, for over 10 years. I haven't really had problems with the drug apart from sleeping a lot. Also, I feel progressively less well now generally in my health than I was before, this could be a side effect. I have a fear of people, and this is family members and people outside. I have become withdrawn and socially awkward. I remain very quiet, talking only to select people. This is also a side effect of the drug. My advice is that if the drug suits you, stay on it. Reading the other reviews, I think the drug is not suiting the other users. It has suited me for over 10 years now."

• 777...
• August 19, 2017

Haloperidol for Nausea/Vomiting "Still felt nauseous after being given this drug after surgery. I woke up extremely sick and vomiting. This was the third drug given to help combat these effects. I didn't know I'd been given it, but my heart started racing and concerned the nursing staff, and their concern made me anxious. I was so scared and paranoid about what was happening to me, which I later found out was all because of this drug. They ended up flushing it out of my system."

• tma...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 14, 2019

For Psychosis "I was given haloperidol by injection in the hospital for bipolar I on several occasions during 'emergencies' where I was agitated and/or confused and once for severe paranoia. I believe they gave it with Ativan each time. I know this drug has a lot of negative effects for some people, but it helped me every time, and I even took an injection voluntarily a couple of times because of how quickly it calms me down most of the time. I was given an injection one night after getting very agitated and trying to leave the locked unit. I hadn't eaten or drunk anything in days and hadn't showered. They were ready to give me IV fluids, but the day after I had the injection, I was able to think clearly enough to shower and eat. It's not for everyone, but I can say it has helped me as a PRN med."

• Pas...
• November 5, 2020

For Psychosis "There's a lot of bad reviews on this medication, haloperidol, however, I have found it so useful. At first, I was on risperidone, and I HATED it. I gained so much weight and was so drowsy, however, haloperidol was prescribed for voices, and it worked instantly. It calms my voices and makes me feel so relaxed, and I've not had any increase in my appetite or weight. This drug has helped save my life. I take 2 mg up to 4 times a day as PRN, but it has helped a lot, and I don't experience any other side effects."

• van...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 16, 2019

Haloperidol for Psychosis "I had an involuntary psychiatric hospitalization. This Haldol felt the same as Risperdal Consta, only it felt more tolerable. Still the same mind freeze and dyskinesia and extreme fear from dyskinesia, as if you are losing your mind. Also, permanent changes to normal only began happening 6 months after stopping. Permanent rise in phosphorus levels in my blood, as well as more inflammation of the parathyroids. After that, my osteoporosis became unmanageable. Putting people on these substances is only justifiable if there is absolutely no way to restrain them or make them think and behave in our normal everyday human reality. Since reality is hard to judge when you are working, supposedly, then all the shy and outspoken kids who are not Black get put on these meds first."

• Tod...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 6, 2013

For Mania "In spite of what many people have said about this medicine, I have found it very helpful in both treating and preventing episodes of mania. The risk of developing tardive dyskinesia is, of course, a concern, but this medicine has been so useful for me. I have received it both by I.M. injection and orally as the ten-milligram tablets, and both routes were well tolerated and effective."

• Tub...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 19, 2022

Haloperidol for Nausea/Vomiting "I was given Haldol for stomach pain. Why in the heck they gave me this drug I don't know why, I told the nurse it made me feel weird, and I did not like it at all, and she said, oh, it does that to some people. But reading on here, it sure as heck sounds like a lot of people are complaining of this drug with the same effects. Restlessness was the worst one, feeling like your skin is going to crawl out of you. This was the worst experience ever!! And like someone else said, this drug needs to be removed from hospitals, my god, it's horrible and should not be allowed to be given ever!"

• Nop...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2020

For Borderline Personality Disorder "I took haloperidol 0.5 mg once. It was remarkable how calm I felt. Just off the results from that one pill, I was ready to sign up. Then that night, I started having painful whole-muscle body spasms. I couldn’t even put my tongue in my own mouth. Thank God that at the hospital they gave me some kind of shot that made it stop. I was afraid I was going to be stuck like that for life. The most frightening thing that ever happened to me."

• Mis...
• January 15, 2013

Haloperidol for Nausea/Vomiting "I have Addison's disease. We had tried all conventional medications. I got this injected by the ER and told my Dr. that even though they gave it to me for anxiety, I didn't vomit or get nauseous for 24 hrs."

• Eri...
• March 27, 2022

Haloperidol for Nausea/Vomiting "Given an injection of this for nausea/vomiting. Caused pure terror. Wanted to crawl out of my skin. One of the worst feelings I’ve ever had. Felt like I was truly losing my mind. Would not recommend under any circumstance."

• hal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 16, 2017

For Psychosis "I feel great so far. I have been taking the medicine for 2 months. At first, I felt overheated, hungry for carbs, and very sleepy, but after about a week, that wore off. I have a lot less anxiety and have not felt irritable. I was dwelling on negative/paranoid thoughts before taking the medicine. Now, I have those thoughts much less often, and it is easier to switch gears and think of something else. I did gain 10 pounds the first 2 weeks, but have since lost that weight by walking and not snacking between meals. I feel like I am less stressed out, so I eat better now."

• Dea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 15, 2021

For Psychosis "This drug haloperidol is causing me to be extremely agitated. I can't stop moving around, the restlessness is intense. I don't sleep since I've started haloperidol, it's making me smoke so many cigarettes. I want to sleep all the time but can't because I am unable to stop moving my arms and legs. Since I've started haloperidol, I have an uncontrollable urge to smoke. I waste all my money now on cigarettes and can't escape, it's hard to describe how agitated I am when I take this drug."

• My...
• September 14, 2011

For Psychosis "My son had a severe acute psychosis and was put on haloperidol for about 2-3 days. He had quite a bad reaction of dystonia (muscle stiffness), which is more common in young people and males (he was 17). He had trouble swallowing, drooled, arched his back involuntarily, etc. It was awful. I do think it helped the psychosis somewhat, but he could not tolerate it."

• Lau...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 22, 2020

For Psychosis "Okay, I’m 24 years old, and I’m usually on Zoloft, Depakote, and Ativan (as needed), but in July, I had a psychotic episode where I had to get sent to the hospital for about a week. Before I left, they injected me with this, and I immediately felt unusually calm and relaxed, but the next day I started slobbering, drooling all over my shirt, stuttering, which I never do, not talking clearly, SLEEPING ALL DAY. I felt restless, anxious, hopeless, and depressed, and these side effects lasted for about 23 days. It felt like heaven when it wore off, and I felt like my normal self again. My mom wants me to get put on Haldol again, but I refused and told the doctor I’d rather be put on something else, and they agreed. Never again will I use this medication. Sure, being sleepy and slobbering is “better” than having a psychotic episode, but this medication sucks. 1/10"

• Ama...
• June 13, 2017

For Psychosis "Was started on this in the hospital for psychotic bipolar disorder. Asked for a refill when I was released. Makes your mind quiet, sedated, calm. No hallucinations, no delusions. Glad I had a doctor that uses typical antipsychotics because the atypical never worked for me. Aside from the diarrhea, this drug is everything and more."

• fis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 4, 2015

Haloperidol for Mania "Parent to son with psychotic experiences diagnosed bipolar mania by one doctor and schizoaffective disorder by another. Been on a 3-year roller coaster nightmare. Refusal to take sulpiride and risperidone orally for any time resulted in having depot injections, but our experience to date of the depot injections is more negative given the side effects. Like lost personality, tiredness, restlessness. Bouts of long sleeping followed by walking round and round the room. When standing, rocking from foot to foot. Inability to engage in conversations. Sense of hopelessness. We didn't really clue up on the drug and are concerned about the inability to come off/reduce them because a month's worth has been injected then topped up."

• Ano...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 22, 2015

For Psychosis "Was on this med for about 30 years. This medication is supposed to only be a temporary fix for anger, paranoia, etc. I took it long term and have permanent damage to my brain and nervous system! It is an old drug first used in 1958! There are so many other options out there now. Don't get started on this drug. You will become dependent on it and will not be able to stop taking it. When I take it, I get really paranoid and have anxiety attacks. I can't sit still and pace all day. The worst thing about it is my mom remembers me taking it when I was 16, and it used to work well for me. Now I am 51 and don't need it anymore. I smoked some weed when I was 16 that was laced with PCP. The doctor said the PCP gets in your brain and could take decades."

• Rub...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 15, 2022

Haloperidol for Psychosis "I was on 150 mg of Haldol, and I gained weight. I stuttered, and I feel off-key and debilitated, as well as suffering from erectile dysfunction as a result of taking Haldol. It's got a catchall use for schizophrenia, and unfortunately, if you are labeled as something, it can be hard to shake the label. I am not actually schizophrenic, but I am treated like that and given Haldol, which in turn is something of a pointless med for me. It just slows everything down. I found myself chewing my tongue sometimes."

• mmm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 15, 2023

Haloperidol for Nausea/Vomiting "Was given for nausea that didn’t respond to Zofran. Almost immediately after the IM injection, I became drowsy and agitated and had such bad anxiety I felt like I needed to leave the hospital. I was up all night with muscle twitches and anxiety, I couldn’t stop pacing. Ended up going back to the hospital for Ativan and Benadryl, and I was told my reaction was a common reaction to Haldol. It took me days to feel back to normal. I’d rather be sick than take this ever again!"

• pjo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 11, 2012

For Psychosis "Immediately felt a lot better taking this. After a couple of weeks now, I have been feeling some kinesia-related issues: sore joints, sore muscles, but I'm not exactly sure it correlates to this medicine because my activity level is varied also. It helps voices and conspiracies chill out. But maybe that's exactly what 'they' want! But I have felt immediately better, but am concerned about long-term effects considering the sudden onset of other symptoms. I have been nothing but tired lately too, while I've been getting more sleep and sleeping earlier also. This is something I need to address with my doctors, and it does seem like a medicine that does have a need for monitoring of the effects. I'd rather not be on it very long."

• ash...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 27, 2016

For Psychosis "I was prescribed Haldol when I went inpatient for borderline personality disorder. Though Haldol does help with my anger and agitation, as well as suspiciousness and paranoia, it makes me so restless that I'm crying and would rather die than suffer like that. It makes me pace around constantly, and I can't sleep because I HAVE to walk around and move my legs. I was also prescribed Trileptal while I was there, which, in conjunction with the Haldol, makes me get such blurred vision that I'm walking into things and can't function. I stopped taking Trileptal due to the side effects of taking it with the Haldol and was put on Lamictal, which had no side effects. My outpatient psychiatrist has since taken me off the Haldol due to the restlessness."