Comparing Haldol vs Quetiapine
Haldol | Quetiapine |
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Haldol (haloperidol) | Quetiapine |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Dementia, ICU Agitation, Nausea/Vomiting, Mania, Psychosis, Tourette's Syndrome. Haldol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Quetiapine is an antipsychotic that calms and sedates, helping to relieve psychotic thoughts and manic and depressive behavior. Sedation, low blood pressure, and weight gain are common side effects... View more |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Haldol has an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from a total of 67 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 53% reported a negative effect. |
Quetiapine has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 2208 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Haldol side effects in more detail. |
See also: quetiapine side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other haloperidol brands include: Haldol Decanoate | Seroquel, Seroquel XR | ||||||||
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. | |||||||||
70 hours |
6 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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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 741 drugs are known to interact with Haldol:
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A total of 716 drugs are known to interact with quetiapine:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
April 12, 1967 |
September 26, 1997 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
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Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
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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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