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Is It Advisable To Take Haldol And Celexa For Nystagmus?

Posted on Tue, 2 Jun 2015

Question: hospice md advised me to give Haldol for my husbands nystagmus that developed after increasing his celexa what I have read I wont give it I am a retired icu rn

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Celexa and Haldol use has some risks.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX and thanks for using HCM.

I have read carefully your query and understand your concerns.

You are right, combination of Citalopram (Celexa) with Haloperidol (Haldol) use, poses the risk of developing serious side effects such neuroleptic malignant syndrome.

Nystagmus is a very rare side effect of Celexa use and is temporary.

If no other symptoms or side effects related to Celexa use, besides to nystagmus, I think there is no need for aggressive treatment.

If it is possible, lowering Celexa dose should improve nystagmus too.

Hope this helps. I remain at your disposal for further questions or clarifications.

Best regards.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)

ive started decreasing the celexia by10% per month..he is also,as he says "spacey' since the dosage increase

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
"Spacey" feeling should subside.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back XXXXXXX

If no other symptoms, just "spacey" feeling should subside after Citalopram dose lowering.

I think decreasing 10 % of dose every month is okay.

Hope this helps. Wishing you and your husband good health.

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