Haldol and Vomiting: What Users Say

• Bob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 11, 2020

For ICU Agitation "My 17-year-old son with severe autism was given Haldol during a pediatric ER visit. He is non-verbal and usually has severe anxiety in any healthcare setting. We took him to the ER because he appeared dehydrated after 24-36 hours of nausea, vomiting, and behavioral symptoms that had become more severe. We informed the ER physician that he typically reacts the exact opposite to sedatives than should be expected and recommended one drug that has been effective in the past. A sedative was necessary in order to obtain a CT scan. The physician wanted to use Haldol because it has been effective with kids with autism and could also help my son's nausea. My son had no problem with the nurse setting up the IV, which was not his norm. It did not take long after injecting this drug for him to go from calm, quiet, and lethargic to needing 6-7 adults to subdue him and strap his wrists and ankles to his bed. What a joke!"

• Jim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 23, 2020

For Nausea/Vomiting "I got rushed to the ER for nonstop vomiting. I was vomiting for over 10 hours until I finally decided to go to the hospital. They gave me 2 injections of Zofran, but unfortunately, I was still vomiting. Then they gave me a dose of Haldol, which finally stopped my vomiting. My horrible stomach cramps were gone as well. I was able to get the best possible sleep. When I woke up, I felt like a million bucks. Haldol definitely saved me!"

• D_D...
• January 8, 2018

For Nausea/Vomiting "Went to the ER for uncontrollable vomiting and stomach pain. Haldol was the second try (injection) to improve my symptoms. I am shocked reading all of these other experiences because of the similarity to my case. The Haldol helped with the nausea and vomiting, but oh my goodness, the body cramps and restlessness. My entire body was a giant charley horse contorting all over the table, and I couldn't stop it. Crying in pain. They finally gave me something else, which toned it down some, but no way would I ever want to go through that again. I'm sorry for those who have experienced it. It's horrendous :("

• Sta...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 16, 2013

For Nausea/Vomiting "Experiencing horrible nausea/vomiting with Dilaudid for pain associated with Stage 4 breast cancer. My normal anti-nausea medication was Zofran, but it started to not work. I was given 0.5 mg I.V. of Haldol every hour for nausea. It worked, but did 'knock me to nap' for a little while. After I woke up, I did feel groggy and was able to eat and drink without incident."

• 777...
• August 19, 2017

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."

• Mis...
• January 15, 2013

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

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."