Comparing Ergoloid Mesylates vs Haloperidol
Ergoloid mesylates | Haloperidol |
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Ergoloid mesylates | Haloperidol |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Alzheimer's Disease, Arteriosclerotic Dementia, Dementia. ergoloid mesylates may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Haloperidol is an antipsychotic medication that may be used in the treatment of schizophrenia and Tourette syndrome. Detrimental effects on cognitive function and movement-related side effects are... View more |
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More about Ergoloid mesylates | More about Haloperidol | ||||||||||||||||
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Haloperidol has an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from a total of 198 ratings on Drugs.com. 32% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 55% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: ergoloid mesylates side effects in more detail. |
See also: haloperidol side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all ergoloid mesylates prices |
View all haloperidol prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Gerimal, Hydergine, Hydergine LC | Haldol, Haldol Decanoate | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
5.1 hours |
70 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 6 drugs are known to interact with ergoloid mesylates:
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A total of 741 drugs are known to interact with haloperidol:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
December 30, 1977 |
April 12, 1967 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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