Have you ever taken Artane for side effects? Sorry if this has already been mentioned.

Please also consider trying 25-50 mg of Benadryl, as sometimes it is quite effective at relieving these symptoms and a good option if others have not worked.

I'm so sorry you have this. Cogentin is the go-to med but doesn't always work.

Let us know how you are doing.

Do look into the Artane and/or Benadryl if you are not familiar with these two meds being used for dystonia side effects.


I discourage discontinuing the Haldol abruptly, but maybe consider taking 5mg (since you already made one decrease to 7.5) until you can talk to doctor next?