Alternatives to haloperidol
FDA shortage status is active for haloperidol; 1 same-class SPL records are listed below for registry comparison only.
Brand: Haldol
haloperidol class peers while FDA lists an active shortage
haloperidol (Haldol) is on an FDA shortage listing while 1 other Typical Antipsychotic SPL records remain in this registry peer set (class inventory 2). Labeled indication field for haloperidol: Haloperidol is used to manage symptoms of psychotic disorders.
Top FAERS reaction fields for haloperidol total 10,628 reports across 10 reactions, set beside pimozide. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About haloperidol
Haloperidol is a medicine used to treat mental disorders. It can help reduce symptoms like hallucinations and confused thinking.
Used for: Haloperidol is used to manage symptoms of psychotic disorders. It can also control tics and vocal sounds in people with Tourette's Disorder. In children, it can treat severe behavior problems like being combative or overly excitable when other treatments haven't worked. It can also be used short-term for hyperactive children with impulsivity and difficulty paying attention.
1 Typical Antipsychotic peers (wide set)
haloperidol vs pimozide · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Drug Interaction" shows the widest count spread between haloperidol and pimozide in this extract (1,587-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | haloperidol | pimozide |
|---|---|---|
| Drug Interaction | 1,663 | 76 |
| Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome | 1,577 | 29 |
| Weight Increased | 1,216 | 37 |
| Extrapyramidal Disorder | 1,201 | - |
| Toxicity To Various Agents | 999 | 26 |
| Agitation | 839 | - |
| Somnolence | 802 | 33 |
| Pyrexia | 794 | - |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
haloperidol shortage vs Typical Antipsychotic peer index
Shortage status
FDA shortage listing is active for haloperidol (status: To Be Discontinued). Peer rows remain a registry index, not a switch guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does FDA list a shortage for haloperidol while peers remain indexed? ▼
Registry note: Shortage listings and peer indexes are for registry orientation only. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for haloperidol: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Haldol SPL strings.
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