HealthAugust 31, 2026
haloperidol
hal-oh-PEHR-ih-dohl
Definition
A typical antipsychotic medication used to treat various psychiatric conditions, including Tourette's syndrome, by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain.
Etymology
The name is a portmanteau derived from its chemical structure, combining elements of 'halogens' (specifically fluorine) and 'piperidine', the chemical class to which the drug belongs.
In the news
The article mentions haloperidol as a standard medication that patients with Tourette's syndrome were already taking when researchers tested the effectiveness of nicotine gum in reducing tics.
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Read the full article ↗Psychology Today