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What Causes Pain And Numbness In The Hands After Taking Haldol Injection?
I received a 100mg injection of Haldol on May 26, 2016. Shortly afterwards I began to experience severe pain and numbness in my hands and toes. Is this a common side effect? My psychiatrist has prescribed Gabapentin. I am currently taking 200 mg three times a day but have noticed very little relief. I am scheduled to see a neurologist tomorrow for nerve testing. Any advise you can give would be helpful.
Mon, 19 Nov 2018
Hi,
The injection needs to be given deep intramuscularly of the patient moves while injecting the surrounding tissue may get damaged to cause pain/numbness at the site of injection. If it persists or increases till 2-3 days please report to your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician
The injection needs to be given deep intramuscularly of the patient moves while injecting the surrounding tissue may get damaged to cause pain/numbness at the site of injection. If it persists or increases till 2-3 days please report to your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician
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