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Haloperidol can cause problem with muscl
Can Haloperidol cause problems with Muscle stiffness? I am on the medication for general anxiety disorder and a doctor prescribed me paroxetine, Clonazepam and Haloperidol. I am having confusion and lack of concentration and i tried consulting the other neurologist, he suggested that Haloperidol is not supposed to be given at this early stage of the anxiety, it is the last line of defense medication for the anxiety related stuff.
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Haloperidol isn't at all recommended to be used in anxiety disorder. Kindly take a consultation so that we'll evaluate you again and choose an appropriate treatment plan
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Yes it can cause muscle stiffness. Get evaluated again if you still have symptoms.
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Dr. L C Sunda
Psychiatrist
42 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes , Some of the side effects of Haloperidol like drugs is muscle stiffness and EPS..Generally now a days,these types of drugs are not prescribed for General anxiety disorder.
You can stop the drug and consult your psychiatrist. Some other drugs are to be given to counter the muscle stiffness.
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Dr. Vishal Bhatt
Addiction Psychiatrist
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Yes it may ..anti psychotics can cause Extra pyramidal symptoms.. so sometimes suppose u r feeling side effects then you need to stop this medicine n replace with other medicines
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