Haloperidol worsened tic disorder and anxiety. What to do?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I suffer from a Tic disorder since childhood with eye blinking and shoulder movement. It was not a big problem for me in my childhood. After marriage, it became worse with continued coughing. So I decided to take medicines by consulting a psychiatrist. The doctor prescribed me Risperidone and it does not help me. Then he suggested Haloperidol and it worked for me. My tics went away and my performance was back in my foot. But I do not have much energy and felt sleepy with a low-sex erection and premature ejaculation. I am taking Haloperidol 1.5 mg twice a day for the last three years. I decided to cut the dosage and now I am taking 0.5 mg once a day. But I have slight tics with a feeling of anxiety and dizziness at night. Last week, I went to the psychiatrist and he suggested me stop taking antipsychotic medicines. I have general anxiety and it makes the tic bad. He prescribed me Dozap 25 mg for five days and told me to take 50 mg for the next five days and 75 mg for the next month.

Answered by Dr. Siva Anoop Yella

Education:

MD Psychiatry

Professional Bio:

Dr. Siva Anoop Yella is a Psychiatrist. He is an expert in digital cognitive behavior therapy, a certified life coach, and a complementary therapist accredited association member. Also, he is a consultant psychiatrist and therapist, CBT practitioner, and mindfulness practitioner. He has extensive years of clinical experience and can communicate in English.

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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. The medications prescribed for you are the right ones. But Haloperidol 0.75 mg works well for anxiety also. Dosulepin can be used and it is a good medication for anxiety. Please continue taking these medicines and have a continued follow up with your psychiatrist regularly.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At February 7, 2021
Reviewed At July 10, 2024

Education:

MD Psychiatry

Professional Bio:

Dr. Siva Anoop Yella is a Psychiatrist. He is an expert in digital cognitive behavior therapy, a certified life coach, and a complementary therapist accredited association member. Also, he is a consultant psychiatrist and therapist, CBT practitioner, and mindfulness practitioner. He has extensive years of clinical experience and can communicate in English.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

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Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Education:

MD Psychiatry

Professional Bio:

Dr. Siva Anoop Yella is a Psychiatrist. He is an expert in digital cognitive behavior therapy, a certified life coach, and a complementary therapist accredited association member. Also, he is a consultant psychiatrist and therapist, CBT practitioner, and mindfulness practitioner. He has extensive years of clinical experience and can communicate in English.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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