Evidence of Haldol (haloperidol) long-term intoxication
Enrico Gerace1, Alberto Salomone, Sergio Pellegrino
1Centro Regionale Antidoping A. Bertinaria, Laboratorio Regionale di Tossicologia, Regione Gonzole, 10/1, Orbassano, 10043 Turin, Italy.
Forensic Science International
|March 5, 2011
Summary
A nurse experienced haloperidol intoxication symptoms, including muscular rigidity and drowsiness. Toxicological analysis of water bottles and hair confirmed chronic haloperidol exposure from an oral solution, likely administered covertly.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Toxicology
- Clinical Pharmacology
Background:
- Haloperidol, a butyrophenone antipsychotic, is widely used in hospitals.
- Adverse effects include drowsiness, extrapyramidal symptoms, and muscular rigidity.
