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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)
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My grandmother was given Haldol when she entered a nursing home. It completely snowed her under. Could not wake her up, unable to walk after 3 -4 days, stopped eating, trouble swallowing, tremors. Doctor's said all of these issues were her dementia and aging process. After some internet research asked doctor to stop Haldol but it was too late. Very Very wary of this drug for the elderly. Ask
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Reviewer: Hospice worker, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)
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I have given this to patients at the end stage of their life when they become restless and extremly aggitated. It's the best thing Iv'e ever used for those who need it. They can rest very peacefully and let go of their life in peace.
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Reviewer: JBEAR613, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)
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THIS WAS WAS THE LIKLY CAUSE THAT CAUSE MY BROTHER DEATH HE WAS LIKE IN A COMA STATE FROM FIRST DOES NOT A GOOD DRUG AT ALL
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Reviewer: blakecall, 25-34 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I take this medication for Bipolar disorder with Manic episodes and this drug helps tremendously. When I get manic I know it is time to take this med and I return to even mood within 24hrs. I recommend it for certain patients with certain types of bipolar disorder.
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I take Haldol for BiPolar disorder and panic disorder. It has helped me tremendously. I wonder how many milligrams these other people are on?
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