Haldol Alternatives Compared
| Haldol (haloperidol) | Ondansetron | Promethazine |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Dementia, ICU Agitation, Mania, Psychosis, Nausea/Vomiting, Tourette's Syndrome. Haldol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Ondansetron may be used for the prevention or treatment of nausea and vomiting but it may cause constipation or a headache. Prescribed for Nausea/Vomiting, Gastroenteritis, Alcohol Use Disorder... View more |
Prescription only
Promethazine may be used to relieve allergy symptoms and nausea. Sedation is the main side effect and it may interact with several other drugs including antidepressants, antipsychotics, and other... View more |
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| More about Haldol (haloperidol) | More about Ondansetron | More about Promethazine | ||||||||||||||||
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Haldol has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from a total of 71 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 51% reported a negative effect. |
Ondansetron has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 499 ratings on Drugs.com. 73% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Promethazine has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 389 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||
View all Haldol side effects |
View all Ondansetron side effects |
View all Promethazine side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Other haloperidol brands include: Haldol Decanoate |
N/A |
Adgan, Anergan 50, Antinaus 50, Phenadoz, Promethegan | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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70 hours |
4 hours |
16 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 754 drugs are known to interact with Haldol:
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A total of 360 drugs are known to interact with Ondansetron:
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A total of 689 drugs are known to interact with Promethazine:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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April 12, 1967 |
January 04, 1991 |
March 29, 1951 |
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