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Assume that you have a patient with schizophrenia who is treated with haloperidol (Haldol). The patient and his/her family ask you how this medication works. The family is particularly interested to know why despite taking the Haldol for some time, the patient continues to be emotionally blunted and have little interest in work or social activities. Based on your readings, what will you tell them? Post references

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Haldol increases the frequency of extrapyramidal-motoric side effects (dystonias, akathisia, pseudoparkinsonism).

Haloperidol has strong early and late extrapyramidal side effects (dystonias, akathisia, and pseudoparkinsonism). The side effects include dry ...

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