ARISTADA vs HALOPERIDOL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ARISTADA and HALOPERIDOL are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ARISTADA	HALOPERIDOL
Rating	70/100	68/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$5.06 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ARIPIPRAZOLE LAUROXIL	HALOPERIDOL
Manufacturer	Alkermes Inc	Aurobindo Pharma Ltd
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable, Tablet
Drug class	Atypical Antipsychotic	Typical Antipsychotic
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 75 hours (mean elimination half-life of the parent drug in typical adults)	—
Treats	Schizophrenia	Child Behavior Disorders, Tourette Syndrome, Psychotic Disorders

aristada haloperidol

Rating

70/100

68/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$5.06 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ARIPIPRAZOLE LAUROXIL

HALOPERIDOL

Manufacturer

Alkermes Inc

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd

Dosage forms

Injectable

Injectable, Tablet

Drug class

Atypical Antipsychotic

Typical Antipsychotic

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 75 hours (mean elimination half-life of the parent drug in typical adults)

—

Treats

Schizophrenia

Child Behavior Disorders, Tourette Syndrome, Psychotic Disorders

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Aristada or Haloperidol?

By our independent rating, Aristada scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.4 out of 5 for Haloperidol. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Aristada and Haloperidol?

Aristada contains Aripiprazole Lauroxil, while Haloperidol contains Haloperidol — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.