HALDOL vs HALOPERIDOL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 17, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. HALDOL 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	HALDOL	HALOPERIDOL
Rating	70/100	68/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$5.06 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	HALOPERIDOL DECANOATE	HALOPERIDOL
Manufacturer	Janssen Pharms	Aurobindo Pharma Ltd
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable, Tablet
Drug class	Typical Antipsychotic	Typical Antipsychotic
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Treats	Child Behavior Disorders, Tourette Syndrome, Psychotic Disorders	Child Behavior Disorders, Tourette Syndrome, Psychotic Disorders

haldol haloperidol

Rating

70/100

68/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$5.06 /30

Type

Active ingredient

HALOPERIDOL DECANOATE

HALOPERIDOL

Manufacturer

Janssen Pharms

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd

Dosage forms

Injectable

Injectable, Tablet

Drug class

Typical Antipsychotic

Boxed warning

Treats

Child Behavior Disorders, Tourette Syndrome, Psychotic Disorders

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Haldol or Haloperidol?

By our independent rating, Haldol 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 Haldol and Haloperidol?

Haldol contains Haloperidol Decanoate, 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.