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Elderly with dementia-related psychosis (not approved use); increased risk of death or cerebrovascular events (eg, stroke, TIA). Increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults; monitor closely for worsening or unusual changes in all patients. Cardio- or cerebrovascular disease. Discontinue immediately if neuroleptic malignant syndrome is suspected; treat appropriately and monitor. Tardive dyskinesia. Pre-existing low WBC or ANC or history of leukopenia/neutropenia; monitor CBCs during 1^st few months of treatment; discontinue if WBCs decline. Monitor for hyperglycemia/diabetes, dyslipidemia, weight gain. Risk of hypotension, syncope, or aspiration. Pathological gambling and other compulsive behaviors: consider dose reduction or discontinuation if develops. History of seizures or conditions that lower the seizure threshold. Strenuous exercise. Exposure to extreme heat. Dehydration. Hypovolemia. Perform fall risk assessments when initiating and recurrently on long-term therapy. CYP2D6 poor metabolizers. Renal or moderate to severe hepatic impairment. Write ℞ for smallest practical amount. Neonates: risk of extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms post-delivery (due to exposure during 3^rd-trimester pregnancy). Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.

Elderly with dementia-related psychosis (not approved use); increased risk of death or cerebrovascular events (eg, stroke, TIA). Increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults; monitor closely for worsening or unusual changes in all patients. Cardio- or cerebrovascular disease. Discontinue immediately if neuroleptic malignant syndrome is suspected; treat appropriately and monitor. Tardive dyskinesia. Pre-existing low WBC or ANC or history of leukopenia/neutropenia; monitor CBCs during 1^st few months of treatment; discontinue if WBCs decline. Monitor for hyperglycemia/diabetes, dyslipidemia, weight gain. Risk of hypotension, syncope, or aspiration. Pathological gambling and other compulsive behaviors: consider dose reduction or discontinuation if develops. History of seizures or conditions that lower the seizure threshold. Strenuous exercise. Exposure to extreme heat. Dehydration. Hypovolemia. Perform fall risk assessments when initiating and recurrently on long-term therapy. CYP2D6 poor metabolizers. Renal or moderate to severe hepatic impairment. Write ℞ for smallest practical amount. Neonates: risk of extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms post-delivery (due to exposure during 3^rd-trimester pregnancy). Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.