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Haloperidol (Haldol) is a drug prescribed for the treatment of schizophrenia, acute psychosis, and Tourette's syndrome. Side effects, drug interactions, dosing, and pregnancy safety should be reviewed prior to taking this medication.

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Schizophrenia Article
- Schizophrenia facts
- What is schizophrenia?
- What are the different types of schizophrenia?
- How common is schizophrenia in children?
- What is the history of schizophrenia?
- What are causes of schizophrenia? Is it hereditary?
- What are schizophrenia symptoms and signs?
- How is schizophrenia diagnosed?
- What are treatments for schizophrenia and the side effects of those treatments?
- What is the prognosis for schizophrenia?
- What research is being done on schizophrenia?
- Where can people get more information about schizophrenia?
Psychotic Disorders Psychotic disorders are a group of serious illnesses that affect the mind. Different types of psychotic disorders include...learn more »
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Psychotic Disorders Article
- Psychotic disorder facts
- What are the different types of psychotic disorders?
- How common are psychotic disorders?
- What are causes and risk factors for psychotic disorders in children, teenagers, and adults?
- What are psychotic disorder symptoms and signs?
- How are psychotic disorders diagnosed?
- What are the treatments for psychotic disorders?
- What are potential complications of medications used to treat psychotic disorders?
- Is it possible to treat psychotic disorders without medication?
- What are complications of psychotic disorders?
- What is the prognosis for people with a psychotic disorder?
- Can psychotic disorders be prevented?
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- Introduction to Huntington's disease
- What causes Huntington's disease?
- How is Huntington's disease inherited?
- What are the symptoms and major effects of Huntington's disease?
- At what age does Huntington's disease appear?
- How is Huntington's disease diagnosed?
- What is presymptomatic testing?
- How is the presymptomatic test conducted?
- How does a person decide whether to be tested?
- Is there a treatment for Huntington's disease?
- What kind of care does an individual with Huntington's disease need?
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- What research is being done on Huntington's disease?
- How can I help?
- What is the role of voluntary organizations?
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Tourette Syndrome Tourette syndrome is disorder, which symptoms include involuntary facial tics, motor tics, and vocal tics. The cause of Tourette...learn more »
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Tourette Syndrome Article
- What is Tourette syndrome?
- What are the symptoms of Tourette syndrome?
- What is the course of Tourette syndrome?
- Can people with Tourette syndrome control their tics?
- What causes Tourette syndrome?
- What disorders are associated with Tourette syndrome?
- How is Tourette syndrome diagnosed?
- How is Tourette syndrome treated?
- Is Tourette syndrome inherited?
- What is the prognosis for Tourette syndrome?
- What is the best educational setting for children with Tourette syndrome?
- What research is being done for Tourette syndrome?
- Where can I get more information about Tourette syndrome?
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Prolactinoma (Pituitary Tumor) Article
- What is a prolactinoma (pituitary tumor)?
- What is the normal function of prolactin?
- What is the pituitary gland?
- Where is the pituitary gland located?
- What problems are caused by a pituitary tumor?
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- What are the types of prolactinomas?
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- How is a prolactinoma diagnosed?
- What follow-up tests are done after a prolactinoma diagnosis?
- What are the goals of treatment of a prolactinoma?
- How is a prolactinoma treated?
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- Does a prolactinoma affect pregnancy and oral contraceptives?
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- What is rheumatic fever?
- What are the Jones criteria?
- What causes rheumatic fever?
- What are symptoms and signs of rheumatic fever?
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- How is rheumatic fever treated?
- What are the complications of rheumatic fever?
- How is rheumatic fever prevented?
- How common is rheumatic fever?
- Where can one find more information on rheumatic fever?
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