Halopidol is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Schizophrenia. Halopidol also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Halopidol is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Halopidol as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Halopidol go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Halopidol is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Halopidol related warnings talks about Halopidol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Halopidol is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Depression, Arrhythmia, Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate) are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Halopidol are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Halopidol have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Halopidol is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.