Haloperidol and Anxiety: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Tro...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 23, 2017

For Psychosis "When I started this medication for my first psychotic episode two years ago, it really helped, delusions went away. I was taking a low dose for maintenance, around 10 drops (2 mg/ml), which is about 1 mg. I didn't have side effects other than a lack of motivation. Then, after 2 years, the doctor said it was safe to stop the treatment, but some months later I had yet another psychotic episode. This time I am taking 20 drops, and it is making me restless and a bit anxious in the stomach. My motivation is really low, so I find it difficult to start things on my own, my initiative is almost non-existent, so I only do the basics in my life. Probably I will have to take antidepressants too to help with the motivation/initiative, but I haven't started yet."

• OMG...
• March 5, 2023

Haloperidol "I was given this in the ER for stomach pain. Right after, I was sent home. I could barely walk as they watched me leave. Soon as I got home, I started feeling weird, couldn't walk or stand. I had bad anxiety, and I felt really dizzy, and I felt like I was going crazy. Then started the restless legs on top of already having RLS. I ended up back in the ER. My reaction was so severe I ended up in the hospital for a week. This drug needs to be removed from ER use."

• Nat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 3, 2018

Haloperidol "Given to me to 'calm anxiety' sent me into a mental hell, thoughts racing, weak body, no focus. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy, it was a living hell."

• Ano...
• September 18, 2016

For Psychosis "This drug gave me clear thinking, but gave a lot of demotivation too. I felt like a zombie on this medication. Had to stop this due to anxiety and suicidal thoughts."

• Zoe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2018

For Aggressive Behavior "Horrible side effects. Given by ER staff. Now 1 day off the meds, still restless and feeling uneasy!"

• Waj...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 25, 2022

Haloperidol for Mania "The med made me dizzy and caused anhedonia, apathy, and depression. Also, stiff muscles and anxiety."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 19, 2022

Haloperidol for Nausea/Vomiting "Horrible! Helped my daughter's stomach pain, however, made her super jittery and anxious! She absolutely hated it!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 19, 2022

Haloperidol for Nausea/Vomiting "Horrible! Helped my daughter's stomach pain, however, made her super jittery and anxious! She absolutely hated it!"

• Rea...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 16, 2021

For Psychosis "Caused extreme anxiety and worsened psychosis to extremes after a few weeks of taking it. Had to switch medication."