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GlossaryHaloperidol

antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and acute psychosis

Haloperidol, also known by the brand name Haldol, is an antipsychotic medication primarily used to treat schizophrenia and acute psychotic states. It works by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain, which helps to reduce symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and agitation.

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research Alopecia Areata Associated With Haloperidol Decanoate Long-Acting Injection

2 citations , January 2012 in “Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry”

Haloperidol decanoate can cause alopecia areata.

research Response of Hemiballismus to Haloperidol: Reply

1 citations , February 1976 in “JAMA”

Haloperidol effectively treated hemiballismus, but spontaneous improvement wasn't ruled out; rapid weight loss can cause hair loss with good regrowth chances.

research The Measurement of Haloperidol and Reduced Haloperidol in Hair as an Index of Dosage History

72 citations , February 1990 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology”

Hair analysis can track haloperidol dosage history.

research Serum Prolactin and Dehydroepiandrosterone Concentrations During the Summer and Winter Hair Growth Cycles of Mink (Mustela Vison)

18 citations , November 1998 in “Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part A, Molecular & integrative physiology”

Changes in prolactin and DHEA levels are not required for the start of mink hair growth cycles.

research Follicular Mycosis Fungoides Associated With Lithium

17 citations , February 2001 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Lithium can cause skin changes similar to mycosis fungoides.

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