Compare Haldol vs. Fanapt
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
Controls schizophrenia.
Fanapt (Iloperidone) is helpful for treating schizophrenia, but it can be expensive because it's only available as brand name.
Upsides
- Haldol (haloperidol) is available in a cheap, generic version.
- A monthly extended-release injection allows for more convenient dosing than a daily pill.
- Part of the first choice medications to treat schizophrenia.
- There are patient assistance programs that can lower the copay.
- Comes in many different strengths to make it easier to customize your dose.
- Less likely to cause sexual problems than other similar medicines.
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.
- Fanapt (Iloperidone) can be expensive because it is only available as brand name.
- You will need to follow a strict schedule the first two weeks as body adjusts to Fanapt (Iloperidone). You might have to see your doctor several times until you find a dose that works best for you.
- You're more likely to have changes in blood pressure with Fanapt (Iloperidone), which can make you feel faint or dizzy.
- If you stop taking Fanapt (Iloperidone) for 3 days and want to restart it, you'll have to start taking it from the beginning dose.
- You have to take Fanapt (Iloperidone) twice a day, which can be hard to remember.
Used for
- Schizophrenia
- Behavioral disorder
- Tourette's syndrome
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Liquid
- Injection
- Pill
Price
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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.
20possible side effects
- Dizziness10%
- Sleepiness9%
- Dry mouth8%
- Nausea7%
- Diarrhea5%
- Difficulty controlling movements5%
- Agitation5%
- Nasal congestion5%
- Fatigue4%
- Sore throat4%
- Joint pain3%
- Faster heart rate3%
- Blurred vision3%
- Tremor3%
- Sluggishness3%
- Rash3%
- Sudden changes in blood pressure3%
- Colds or flu2%
- Ejaculation disorder2%
- Difficulty breathing2%
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
- Increased risk of death
- People over 65 with dementia and psychosis
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- Taking antipsychotic medications
- Higher blood sugar, cholesterol, and weight gain
- People with diabetes
- People with high cholesterol
- Difficulty controlling movements
- Long-term use of atypical antipsychotics
- Blood disorders
- Changes in blood pressure and heart beat
- High blood pressure
- History of heartbeat problems