Haldol vs. Xanax

Haldol(haloperidol) andXanax(阿普唑仑) are used to treat different types of psychiatric disorders.

Haldol is used to treat psychotic disorders likeschizophrenia, to control motor (movement) and verbal (for example, Tourette's syndrome) tics and is used to treat severe behavior problems in children.

Xanax is used to treat panic attacks and anxiety disorders.

Haldol and Xanax belong to different drug classes. Haldol is anantipsychoticdrug and Xanax is a benzodiazepine.

Side effects of Haldol and Xanax that are similar include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,dry mouth, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, sleep problems (insomnia), and blurred vision.

Side effects of Haldol that are different from Xanax include nervousness, spinning sensation, restlessness, anxiety, skin rash, itching, spontaneous eye movements, mood changes, breast enlargement, irregular menstrual periods, loss of interest in sex, difficulty urinating or urinating less than usual, and occasional movement disorders.

Side effects of Xanax that are different from Haldol include tiredness, memory problems, poor balance or coordination, slurred speech, trouble concentrating, irritability, constipation, increased sweating, upset stomach, appetite or weight changes, swelling in your hands or feet, muscle weakness,stuffy nose, and loss of interest in sex.

Both Haldol and Xanax may interact with alcohol and other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing (sleeping pills,narcoticpain medicines, prescription cough medicines, muscle relaxers, or medicines for anxiety, depression, or seizures).

Haldol may also interact with cancer medicines, anti-malariamedications, heart rhythm medicines, or medicines to treat a psychiatric disorder.

Xanax may also interact with birth control pills,cimetidine,cyclosporine,dexamethasone, ergotamine, imatinib,isoniazid, St. John's wort, antibiotics, antifungals,barbiturates, heart or blood pressure medications, andHIV/AIDSmedicines.

Do not stop using Haldol or Xanax suddenly, or you could have unpleasantwithdrawal symptoms.

Side effects of Haldol include:

• nausea,
• vomiting,
• diarrhea,
• dry mouth,
• nervousness,
• headache,
• dizziness,
• spinning sensation,
• drowsiness,
• sleep problems (insomnia),
• restlessness,
• anxiety,
• skin rash,
• itching,
• spontaneous eye movements,
• mood changes,
• breast enlargement,
• irregular menstrual periods,
• loss of interest in sex,
• blurred vision,
• difficulty urinating or urinating less than usual, and
• occasional movement disorders

Severe side effects of Haldol include:

• death in the elderly,
• prolongation of the QT heartbeat interval,
• tardive dyskinesia(involuntarymovements), prolonged erection (hours),
• a symptom complex sometimes referred to asneurolepticmalignantsyndrome (NMS) with fever,
• irregular heartbeats,
• mental status changes, and
• renal failure

Common side effects of Xanax include:

• Drowsiness
• Tiredness
• Dizziness
• Sleep problems (insomnia)
• Memory problems
• Poor balance or coordination
• Slurred speech
• Trouble concentrating
• Irritability
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Increased sweating
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
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• Blurred vision
• Appetite or weight changes
• Swelling in your hands or feet
• Muscle weakness
• Dry mouth
• Stuffy nose
• Loss of interest in sex

Haldol (haloperidol) is an antipsychotic drug that decreases excitement in the brain. Haldol is used to treat psychotic disorders like schizophrenia, to control motor (movement) and verbal (for example, Tourette's syndrome) tics and is used to treat severe behavior problems in children.

Haldol is also used to treat or manage:

• Schizophrenia
• manicor mixed episodes that happen withbipolar I disorder
• major depressive disorder (MDD) whenABILIFYis used withantidepressantmedicines
• irritability associated with autistic disorder
• Tourette's disorder

Haldol Injection is a prescription medicine used to treat:

• agitation associated with schizophrenia or bipolarmania

It is not known if Haldol is safe or effective in children:

• under 13 years of age with schizophrenia
• under 10 years of age with bipolar I disorder
• under 6 years of age with irritability associated with autistic disorder
• under 6 years of age with Tourette's disorder

Xanax (alprazolam) is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders and the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety in adults. Xanax is also indicated for the treatment ofpanic disorderin adults with or without a fear of places and situations that might cause panic, helplessness, or embarrassment (agoraphobia).

Haldol may interact with other drugs so the patient needs close observation or monitoring to determine if other side effects develop.

Xanax may interact with cold orallergymedicine, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, medicine for depression or anxiety, antibiotics,antifungalmedicines,antidepressants, and barbiturates. Xanax may also interact with birth control pills, cimetidine, cyclosporine, dexamethasone, ergotamine, imatinib, isoniazid, St. John's wort, heart or blood pressure medications, HIV/AIDS medicines, andseizuremedications.

Do not take Xanax if you are allergic to alprazolam, otherbenzodiazepines, or any of the ingredients in Xanax. See the end of this Medication Guide for a complete list of ingredients in Xanax. you are taking antifungal medicines includingketoconazole和伊曲康唑。

Haldol (ziprasidone HCl) is available as capsules and Haldol (ziprasidone mesylate) is available as an injection forintramuscularuse.

Haldol Capsules should be administered at an initial daily dose of 20 mg twice daily with food. For intramuscular dosing, the recommended dose of Haldol is 10 mg to 20 mg administered as required up to a maximum dose of 40 mg per day.

完全按你的医疗服务提供者电话阿普唑仑ls you to take it. Your healthcare provider will tell you how much Xanax to take and when to take it. If you take too much Xanax, call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.

Xanax is a benzodiazepine medicine. Taking benzodiazepines withopioidmedicines, alcohol, or othercentral nervous systemdepressants (including street drugs) can cause severe drowsiness, breathing problems (respiratory depression), coma and death.

Xanax can make you sleepy or dizzy, and can slow your thinking and motor skills.

Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how Xanax affects you.

Do not drink alcohol or take other drugs that may make you sleepy or dizzy while taking Xanax without first talking to your healthcare provider. When taken with alcohol or drugs that cause sleepiness or dizziness, Xanax may make your sleepiness or dizziness much worse.

Do not take more Xanax than prescribed.