Re: Droperidol vs Compazine

[Michael Cox <michael@seaox.com>]

Speaking strickly based on personal preference, I like Compazine better 
than Droperidol.

The reason I say this is that I have seen two instances where 
administration of Droperidol caused Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome to 
develop within minutes. (Droperidol is extremely similar structurally to 
Haldol).

Compazine can cause EPS but it's much easier to treat than NMS.

Just my two-bits.

Michael

At 11:06 PM 04/16/2001 +0000, you wrote:
>Hi,
>
>Wondering what some of the opinions are concerning
>Droperidol vs Compazine. I like droperidol better and
>would like to use the data from the list to sway my
>opinion or my Med Director
>
>Jim Kendrick, CFP

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