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Research Notes on Haldol Dosage
As with all medications, the dosage of Haldol will vary from person to person, based on many factors. Haldol is a prescription medication, used to treat mental disorders such as schizophrenia in adults, as well as tics associated with Tourette syndrome, and severe ADHD in children.1 The typical starting dosage of Haldol for adults is 0.5 mg to 2 mg three times daily for patients with moderate symptoms, and 3 mg to 5 mg three times daily for those with severe symptoms. When prescribing Haldol to children age three and older, the dosage depends largely on the child's weight, and what condition is being treated. For psychotic disorders, the usual starting dosage of Haldol for children is 0.02 mg to 0.7 mg per pound, per day, divided into several small doses. When used for Tourette syndrome or ADHD, the recommended starting dosage is 0.02 mg to 0.03 mg per pound, per day, divided into several smaller doses.2
Fast Facts:
- Brand name for the generic haloperidol.
- In order to gain the most benefit from your therapy, it is important to take Haldol exactly as directed, at the same time each day.3
- Haldol is not a cure for your condition, but rather a means to help control it.3
- Taking too much of this medication can cause serious side effects and may be fatal.4
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Research Notes References
- ↑ eMedTV: Haldol
- ↑ eMedTV: Haldol Dosage
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Haloperidol - How Should This Medicine Be Used?
- ↑ Cerner Multum (via Revolution Health): How Should I Take Haldol (Haloperidol)?
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