Haldol Summary

Summary:
Further studies need to be done on the usage of Haldol treatment in the long-term. Patients of all ages have been given Haldol and providers don’t now the outcome of a patient who uses Haldol in the long-term. An elderly patient who suffers from schizophrenia are usually given Haldol for a long-term therapy. The provider may administer Haldol as way to decrease the hallucinations or delusions, but without knowing what could happen to the patient in the long-term. Rats studies have shown to have an effect on their sustained attention, decrease psychomotor speed, increase compulsive-type behaviors, and impair cognitive flexibility. Further studies on humans are required to get accurate results.

Conclusion:
Haldol is a great drug that