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Medical Conditions - Haloperidol

Haloperidol is a type of antipsychotic drug, that is used in the treatment of mood disorders like schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders. It helps in calming the mind, relieving nervousness, removes suicidal, negative thoughts, and hallucinations. In addition, it also treats involuntary movements and sound outbursts in Tourette's syndrome. Headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, difficulty in urination, etc., are the side effects of this drug.

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Haloperidol worsened tic disorder and anxiety. What to do?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are having minor anxiety symptoms with tics. Sometimes, tics get flare up due to anxiety, and hence it is important to cure anxiety as well.

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Dr. Siva Anoop Yella

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