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BENZYDOL P 10MG TABLET Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

HALOPERIDOL-10MG

Uses:

Schizophrenia and Tourette Syndrome

Medicinal Benefits:

BENZYDOL P 10MG TABLET belongs to a group of medications called ‘antipsychotics’. It is used in the treatment of Schizophrenia or psychosis and Tourette Syndrome. BENZYDOL P 10MG TABLET contains ‘Haloperidol’, which is a typical antipsychotic drug. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

FAQs

BENZYDOL P 10MG TABLET contains ‘Haloperidol’, which is a typical antipsychotic drug. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

You are not recommended to stop taking BENZYDOL P 10MG TABLET without consulting your doctor. It may cause withdrawal symptoms such as palpitations (the sensation that heart skipped a beat or extra beat), anxiety, confusion, difficulty sleeping and tremors. Therefore, take BENZYDOL P 10MG TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking BENZYDOL P 10MG TABLET, please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.

In some cases, long-term use of BENZYDOL P 10MG TABLET may cause dyskinesia (a movement disorder). However, your doctor prescribes this medication if the benefits outweigh the risks.

BENZYDOL P 10MG TABLET is not recommended in patients with dementia-related psychosis as it increases the risk of heart diseases like heart failure and infectious diseases like pneumonia. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.