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Haloperidol is an antipsychotic medication that may be used in the treatment of schizophrenia and Tourette syndrome. Detrimental effects on cognitive function and movement-related side effects are... View more

Prescribed for Dementia, ICU Agitation, Psychosis, Nausea/Vomiting, Mania, Tourette's Syndrome. Haldol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Psychosis, Nausea/Vomiting. May also be prescribed off label for Bipolar Disorder.

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full haloperidol side effects document.

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See the full perphenazine side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 1 mL
Dosage decanoate 100 mg/mL
Per Unit* $40.46 - $47.60
Cost* $40.46 - $47.60

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Quantity 10 mL
Dosage 5 mg/mL
Per Unit* $22.49
Cost* $224.93

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Quantity 100 each
Dosage 8 mg
Per Unit* $0.96
Cost* $96.45

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Injectable solution
  • Intramuscular solution
  • Oral concentrate
  • Oral tablet
  • Injectable solution
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
Haldol, Haldol Decanoate Other haloperidol brands include: Haldol Decanoate

N/A

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

70 hours

70 hours

9 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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N
Category N Not classified

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (3)

FDA Alerts (3)

FDA Alerts (1)

Drug Interactions

A total of 642 drugs are known to interact with haloperidol:

  • 227 major drug interactions (759 brand and generic names)
  • 403 moderate drug interactions (1757 brand and generic names)
  • 12 minor drug interactions (43 brand and generic names)

A total of 642 drugs are known to interact with Haldol:

  • 227 major drug interactions (759 brand and generic names)
  • 403 moderate drug interactions (1757 brand and generic names)
  • 12 minor drug interactions (43 brand and generic names)

A total of 656 drugs are known to interact with perphenazine:

  • 92 major drug interactions (384 brand and generic names)
  • 550 moderate drug interactions (2243 brand and generic names)
  • 14 minor drug interactions (55 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of haloperidol such as dizziness, drowsiness,... View more
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of haloperidol such as dizziness, drowsiness,... View more
  • Ask your doctor before using perphenazine together with alcohol. This can cause uncontrollable... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

April 12, 1967

April 12, 1967

February 27, 1957

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

N/A

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Consumer Resources

N/A

Professional Resources

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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