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Is Haldol Administered For Bipolar Disorder?

Hi, This is confidential, correct? Is haldol typically administered for bipolar disorder? why would a psychiatrist prescribe this drug in combination with depakote (sp) and con-something or other to counter effect haldol side effects? thanks Do not share this email address
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Haldol is having Haloperidol.
It is used for psychosis, not for bi polar mood disorder.
So psychiatrist might be feeling that patient is having more of psychosis than mood disorder so prescribed Haldol.
Depakote is also used for psychosis.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your patient. Don't worry about confidentiality.
Thanks.
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Is Haldol Administered For Bipolar Disorder?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Haldol is having Haloperidol. It is used for psychosis, not for bi polar mood disorder. So psychiatrist might be feeling that patient is having more of psychosis than mood disorder so prescribed Haldol. Depakote is also used for psychosis. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your patient. Don t worry about confidentiality. Thanks.