Serenace
Name: Serenace
Can haloperidol cause problems?
Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. These usually improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine, but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following side-effects continue or become troublesome.
| Common haloperidol side-effects | What can I do if I experience this? |
| Headache | Ask your doctor or pharmacist to recommend a suitable painkiller |
| Feeling dizzy or sleepy, blurred vision | If this happens, do not drive and do not use tools or machines |
| Feeling light-headed when you stand up | This can happen particularly when you first start taking this medicine. Getting up more slowly until you are aware how you react should help |
| Stomach upset | Stick to simple meals, avoid rich or spicy foods |
| Dry mouth | Try chewing sugar-free gum or sucking sugar-free sweets |
| Feeling shaky or restless, unusual or uncontrollable muscle movements | Speak with your doctor as soon as possible about any of these. Your treatment may need adjusting |
| Changes in weight, difficulty sleeping, mood changes, stuffy nose, changes in sexual ability, breast enlargement, production of breast milk, menstrual problems, fast heartbeat, constipation, difficulty passing urine, skin rash | Discuss these with your doctor if any become troublesome |
Important: if you experience any 'flu-like' symptoms including muscle stiffness, a very high temperature, confusion, a fast heartbeat, and sweating, you must contact your doctor immediately. These may be signs of a rare but serious condition known as neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
If you experience any other symptoms which you think may be due to this medicine, speak with your doctor or pharmacist.