Which dose of haloperidol?

felt necessary to 'calm' an agitated patient; doses may be increased in the first few days of therapy when no response has occurred; and current fashion dictates that HALis prescribed in multi ples of 10 mg. The pharmacological argument for lower doses of HAL, therefore, has to be weighted against the clinical requirement for effective treatment. This review evaluates the role of high dose HALin the treatment of schizophrenia. Recommendations are also made for HALdosing in different clinical situations.