Compare Haldol vs. Clozaril
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Helps control your thoughts, calm agitation, and stabilize your mood.
Haldol (haloperidol) is less likely to cause weight gain and sedation, but more likely to cause movement disorders compared to other antipsychotics.
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3.1/ 5 average rating with 50 reviewsforHaldol
Helps control your thoughts and actions.
Clozaril (clozapine) treats schizophrenia when other drugs haven't worked, but you'll have to get regular blood work done because it can have very serious side effects.
Upsides
- Haldol (haloperidol) is available in a cheap, generic version.
- A monthly extended-release injection allows for more convenient dosing than a daily pill.
- Studies show that Clozaril (clozapine) effectively treats schizophrenia when other medications have failed. Clozaril (clozapine) also reduces risk of suicidal behavior.
- Has the lowest risk of causing movement problems when compared to other antipsychotic medicines.
- Clozaril (clozapine) is available as a normal tablet and as a mint-flavored tablet that dissolves on the tongue without water.
- Safer than other similar medicines during pregnancy.
- Available as a generic, which is cheaper.
Downsides
- Haldol (haloperidol) is an older medicine and has a lot more problematic side effects compared to newer antipsychotics.
- You might need routine blood tests and regular check-ups to make sure the medicine is working for you.
- You need to get blood work done every time you get a prescription filled for Clozaril (clozapine). Once it is ready at the pharmacy, you need to pick it up within 7 days.
- You can only get Clozaril (clozapine) at certain pharmacies that are registered to provide it.
- You need to limit the amount of alcohol you drink while taking Clozaril (clozapine).
- Clozaril (clozapine) can cause high blood sugar, high cholesterol, and weight gain.
- May not be optimal for someone with a history of seizures.
Used for
- Schizophrenia
- Behavioral disorder
- Tourette's syndrome
- Schizophrenia
- Suicidal behavior in schizophrenia
- Psychosis in Parkinson's disease
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Liquid
- Injection
- Pill
- Dissolving tablet
- Liquid
Price
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$15.16
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Reviews
50 reviews so far
38%
saidit'sworth it
42%
saiditworked well
34%
saidit'sa big hassle
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Side effects
The Haldol (haloperidol) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
31possible side effects
- Drowsiness/sedation39%
- Salivation31%
- Fast heartbeat25%
- Dizziness/vertigo19%
- Constipation14%
- Low blood pressure9%
- Headache7%
- Tremor6%
- Fainting6%
- Sweating6%
- Dry mouth6%
- Nausea5%
- Vision problems5%
- Fever5%
- Disturbed sleep/nightmares4%
- Restlessness4%
- Loss of muscle movement4%
- Agitation4%
- High blood pressure4%
- Stomach discomfort/heartburn4%
- Weight gain4%
- Seizures (convulsions)3%
- Rigidity3%
- Confusion3%
- Nausea/vomiting3%
- Low white blood cells3%
- Fatigue2%
- Trouble sleeping2%
- Diarrhea2%
- Problems urinating2%
- Rash2%
Risks and risk factors
- Increased risk of death
- Elderly patients with dementia
- Blood disorders
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- Heart problems
- History of heart problems
- Drug interactions
- Shaking and restlessness
- Driving impairment
- Drinking alcohol
- Taking other medicines that make you less alert
- Low white blood cells
- Low blood pressure, slow heartbeat, and fainting
- Dehydration
- Taking blood pressure medications
- Heart failure
- Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Alcohol abuse
- Heart problems
- History of heart problems
- Increased risk of death in elderly with dementia
- Over 65 with dementia
- High blood sugar, high cholesterol, and weight gain