Haldol EPS- benadryl

Medications
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I hate to ask so many questions on this forum but I really want this haldol to work for me as it’s cheap and weight neutral. Originally I thought risperdone withdrawal was causing my muscle stiffness/restlessness but it’s most definitley haldol.
I get it between 3am-9am which is when I’m sleep. I’m prescribed benzos and muscle relaxers but I’m taking too much to combat this problem.

I heard benadryl can really help with this. How should I take it though? Do I take it at night with my Xanax and Ambien or do I take it right when it happens at 3am? Also will this eps go away as it adjust to my body? :confused:

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This is a question to ask your doctor. Nobody here can give accurate recommendations for your specific situation.

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Thank you. I’ll try the benadryl for tonight and see what happens. I dont see my doc til next month. Everything else is going fine. I will make it work

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I would talk to your doctor. But in the mean time try doing some simple stretches to relieve some of the problem.

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You can call the doctor’s office. Usually, they have an on-call nurse who can answer questions for you.

I would worry about mixing Xanax, Ambien, and Benadryl together. All of them can slow your heart rate, and combining them could be dangerous. Please call a professional before doing anything.

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You can look up drug interactions online to see if it’s safe. but I’d still recommend calling a doctor to make sure.