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Halodryl Forte Tablet

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Introduction of Halodryl Tablet

Halodryl Forte Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder in which a person develops unreal thoughts and behavior). It alters the thoughts and elevates the mood, improving the person’s ability to think, feel and behave.

Halodryl Forte Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Halodryl Forte Tablet1 and Halodryl Forte Tablet2.

Uses of Halodryl Tablet

Benefits of Halodryl Tablet

In Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Halodryl Forte Tablet helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.

Side effects of Halodryl Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Halodryl

  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Sedation
  • Weight gain
  • Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
  • Urinary retention
  • Increased prolactin level in blood
  • Dizziness
  • Blurred vision
  • Nervousness

How to use Halodryl Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Halodryl Forte Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Halodryl Forte Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Halodryl Forte Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Halodryl Forte Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
If Halodryl Forte Tablet is used, monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness.
Driving
UNSAFE
Halodryl Forte Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Halodryl Forte Tablet can cause blurring of vision, dizziness, mild nausea, and mental confusion in some cases. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Halodryl Forte Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Patients with kidney disease should be closely monitored by a doctor while taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Halodryl Forte Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Halodryl Forte Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Halodryl Tablet

  • Halodryl Forte Tablet is a combination medicine that helps treat schizophrenia.
  • Trihexyphenidyl controls drug induced abnormal movements.
  • Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Halodryl Forte Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medication as it may lower its efficacy.
  • It can cause dry mouth. Maintain good oral hygiene,drink water, chew sugarless gum, or suck on hard candy for the dry mouth.
  • It can make you more sensitive to changes in temperature. Drink plenty of liquids and dress appropriately.
  • To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
  • Inform your doctor if you have glaucoma or trouble passing urine.
  • Do not stop taking Halodryl Forte Tablet without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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Suffering Schizophrnia from last 20+ years. Is cure able ?
Dr. Ambrish Dharmadhikari
Psychiatry
We are here to helpSchizophrenia is chronic disorderSymptoms can be stopped from expressingCure is difficult word to say in schizophrenia
Suffering from schizophrenia . What to do
Dr. Mehtab Baig
Orthopaedic Physiotherapy
contacts your neurophysician or neuro psychtrist or some of meditation or exercises contact my clinic because of,this type of patient differ from others
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References

  1. Haloperidol. Titusville, New Jersey: Janssen Pharmaceuticals; 2005 [revised Jan. 2016]. [Accessed 23 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Trihexyphnidyl. Huddersfield, West Yorkshire: Genus Pharmaceuticals; 2011 [revised 18 Dec. 2018]. [Accessed 23 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Haloperidol. County Tipperary, Ireland: Pinewood Healthcare; 2007 [revised 23 Nov. 2017]. [Accessed 25 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. Drugs.com. Trihexyphenidyl. [Accessed 23 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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