Halodryl Benefits & Uses

Halodryl is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Schizophrenia

Other Benefits

Halodryl Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Halodryl Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Halodryl is used -

Moderate

Akathisia
Dystonia
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Hallucinations

Mild

Drowsiness
Dry Mouth
Weight gain
Headache
Tremor
Restlessness
पेट दर्द
Low energy
Restless (tossing and turning) sleep
Insomnia
Cough
Rhinitis
Diarrhoea
Rash
Nasal congestion

Halodryl Related Warnings

Is the use of Halodryl safe for pregnant women?

Halodryl may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Halodryl again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Halodryl safe during breastfeeding?

Halodryl should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Halodryl on the Kidneys?

Halodryl rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Halodryl on the Liver?

Side effects of Halodryl rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Halodryl on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Halodryl on the heart have been reported.

Severe Interaction of Halodryl with Other Drugs

Halodryl should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Quinidine

Promethazine

Tramadol

Phenytoin

Moderate

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Propranolol

Timolol

Acarbose

Caffeine

Codeine

Pseudoephedrine

Halodryl Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Halodryl unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Depression
Arrhythmia
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Tardive Dyskinesia
Parkinson's Disease
Dementia
Depression
Suicidal Tendency
Tardive Dyskinesia
Heart Failure
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Parkinson's Disease
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

Frequently asked Questions about Halodryl

Is this Halodryl habit forming or addictive?

Halodryl is not addictive in nature.

Halodryl Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Halodryl

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Halodryl to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Halodryl

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Halodryl as it can have severe side effects.