Haldol
Delirium, Schizophrenia, Schizophrenia + 9 more
Treatment
2 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Haldol
Treatment for
Delirium
What is Haldol
Haloperidol
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Haloperidol is a medication used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, Tourette syndrome, and severe behavioral states. It works by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain, which helps reduce symptoms of psychosis. Haloperidol is an effective and widely used drug, but it can cause side effects such as movement disorders, sedation, weight gain, and changes in prolactin levels. It can also interact with other drugs and has been found to be affected by a person's genetics. Haloperidol is a first-generation antipsychotic drug which has largely been replaced by newer, second- or third-generation antipsych
Haldol
is the brand name
Haldol Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Haldol
Haloperidol
1971
300
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Haloperidol, otherwise known as Haldol, is approved by the FDA for 2 uses which include Gilles de la Tourette's Syndrome and Tourette Syndrome .
Gilles de la Tourette's Syndrome
Helps manage Gilles de la Tourette's Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome
Helps manage Gilles de la Tourette's Syndrome
Effectiveness
How Haldol Affects Patients
Haloperidol is an antipsychotic drug used to treat the positive symptoms of schizophrenia, such as hearing voices, aggression, and disorganized speech. However, it can also cause side effects like movement disorders, drowsiness, weight gain, and a change in the level of the hormone prolactin. Compared to other first-generation antipsychotics, haloperidol usually has fewer side effects. Taking haloperidol long-term can lead to a condition called tardive dyskinesia, which is characterized by involuntary, jerky movements. Haloperidol can also cause a serious syndrome called Neurole
How Haldol works in the body
Haloperidol is an antipsychotic medication that helps decrease psychotic symptoms by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain, particularly in the limbic system. It works by competing with dopamine for its receptor, effectively preventing dopamine from stimulating the nerve cells and reducing the abnormal activity associated with psychosis. Haloperidol also blocks other types of receptors in the autonomic system, which helps reduce nausea and vomiting. It can cause unpleasant side effects, such as extrapyramidal symptoms, due to its tight binding to dopamine receptors. Therefore, newer antipsychotic medications with a lower affinity for dopamine receptors have been developed to reduce the risk of these symptoms
When to interrupt dosage
The advised measure of Haldol is contingent upon the designated state, such as Palliative Care, aggressive response and phencyclidine. Dosage shifts, in light of the technique of delivery featured in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Schizophrenia
5.0 mg/mL, , 2.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 20.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.5 mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 70.52 mg/mL, 141.04 mg/mL
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Tourette Syndrome
5.0 mg/mL, , 2.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 20.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.5 mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 70.52 mg/mL, 141.04 mg/mL
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
5.0 mg/mL, , 2.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 20.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.5 mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 70.52 mg/mL, 141.04 mg/mL
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Severe Disruptive Behaviour Disorders
5.0 mg/mL, , 2.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 20.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.5 mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 70.52 mg/mL, 141.04 mg/mL
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Aggression
5.0 mg/mL, , 2.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 20.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.5 mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 70.52 mg/mL, 141.04 mg/mL
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phencyclidine
5.0 mg/mL, , 2.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 20.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.5 mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 70.52 mg/mL, 141.04 mg/mL
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Nausea
5.0 mg/mL, , 2.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 20.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.5 mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 70.52 mg/mL, 141.04 mg/mL
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Palliative Treatment
5.0 mg/mL, , 2.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 20.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.5 mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 70.52 mg/mL, 141.04 mg/mL
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Huntington Disease
5.0 mg/mL, , 2.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 20.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.5 mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 70.52 mg/mL, 141.04 mg/mL
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Delirium
5.0 mg/mL, , 2.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 20.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.5 mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 70.52 mg/mL, 141.04 mg/mL
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severe Hyperactivity
5.0 mg/mL, , 2.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 20.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.5 mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 70.52 mg/mL, 141.04 mg/mL
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Schizophrenia
5.0 mg/mL, , 2.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 20.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.5 mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 70.52 mg/mL, 141.04 mg/mL
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Warnings
Haldol Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Coma
Do Not Combine
Asthma
Do Not Combine
Parkinson's Disease
Do Not Combine
Mental Depression
Do Not Combine
Basal Ganglia Lesions
Do Not Combine
Mental Depression
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Haldol.
Common Haldol Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Alectinib
Major
The metabolism of Alectinib can be decreased when combined with Haloperidol.
Amisulpride
Major
Haloperidol may increase the antipsychotic activities of Amisulpride.
Azelastine
Major
Haloperidol may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.
Cariprazine
Major
The metabolism of Cariprazine can be decreased when combined with Haloperidol.
Eliglustat
Major
The metabolism of Eliglustat can be decreased when combined with Haloperidol.
Haldol Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Tests have found that the toxic dose of this drug for rats is 71mg/kg.
Haldol Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Haldol?
285 active trials are underway assessing the potential of Haldol to alleviate Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, provide Palliative Care and counter phencyclidine toxicity.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Schizophrenia
94 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 2
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
63 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1, Early Phase 1
Schizophrenia
30 Actively Recruiting
Early Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 4
Huntington Disease
5 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3
Aggression
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Nausea
0 Actively Recruiting
Severe Disruptive Behaviour Disorders
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2
Tourette Syndrome
0 Actively Recruiting
Palliative Treatment
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3
Delirium
22 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Early Phase 1
phencyclidine
0 Actively Recruiting
severe Hyperactivity
0 Actively Recruiting
Haldol Reviews: What are patients saying about Haldol?
4.7
Patient Review
12/21/2016
Haldol for Schizophrenia
4.3
Patient Review
12/16/2016
Haldol for Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality
4
Patient Review
3/21/2016
Haldol for Brief Episode of Schizophrenia with Rapid Onset
4
Patient Review
5/9/2020
Haldol for Aggressive Behavior
2.7
Patient Review
12/7/2018
Haldol for Tourette's
2.3
Patient Review
5/7/2021
Haldol for Schizophrenia
1
Patient Review
8/7/2017
Haldol for Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality
1
Patient Review
1/27/2021
Haldol for Aggressive Behavior
Patient Q&A Section about haldol
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What class of drug is Haldol?
"Haloperidol is a type of medication known as a conventional antipsychotic."
Answered by AI
Is Haldol a narcotic?
"Haloperidol is a psychoactive drug that has been widely used to treat schizophrenia, mania, neuroses, stuttering, and phobic states. It was developed by Janssen et al3 during experiments with synthetic narcotic agents."
Answered by AI
Is Haldol a strong sedative?
"and alprazolam (Xanax)
Haldol can cause sedation, which may be increased if it is combined with alcohol or other drugs that have sedative effects, such as benzodiazepines ( drugs used to treat anxiety, such as diazepam [Valium], lorazepam [Ativan], and alprazolam [Xanax])."
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What are the side effects for Haldol?
"To minimize dizziness, get up slowly from a lying down position
You may experience dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, difficulty urinating, sleep disturbances, headache, and anxiety. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Dizziness and lightheadedness can increase your risk of falling. To avoid dizziness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position."
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