Comparing Haldol vs Versed

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Haldol (haloperidol)	Versed (midazolam)	Enter another drug to compare

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Haldol (haloperidol)	Versed (midazolam)	Enter another drug to compare
Prescription only Prescribed for Dementia, ICU Agitation, Mania, Psychosis, Nausea/Vomiting, Tourette's Syndrome. Haldol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.	Prescription only Prescribed for Light Sedation, ICU Agitation, Light Anesthesia. Versed may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.	Related suggestions ICU Agitation Haloperidol Midazolam Lorazepam Ativan Diazepam Valium Popular comparisons Haldol vs Ativan Haldol vs haloperidol Haldol vs midazolam
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Ratings & Reviews
Haldol has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from a total of 71 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 51% reported a negative effect.	Versed has an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from a total of 77 ratings on Drugs.com. 32% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 61% reported a negative effect.
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.
Anxiety (28.2%) Restlessness (15.5%) Nausea (14.1%) Drowsiness (11.3%) Vomiting (9.9%) Weight gain (9.9%) Tremors (7.0%) View all Haldol side effects	Memory loss (15.6%) Anxiety (10.4%) Dizziness (7.8%) Drowsiness (5.2%) Pain (5.2%) Discomfort (3.9%) Vision issues (3.9%) View all Versed side effects
Drug Class
Miscellaneous antipsychotic agents	Benzodiazepines
Generic Availability
Lower cost generic approved	N/A
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
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Dosage Forms
Injectable solution	N/A
Brand Names
Other haloperidol brands include: Haldol Decanoate	Other midazolam brands include: Nayzilam, Seizalam
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.
70 hours	4 hours
CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms
N Not a controlled drug Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.	4 Some potential for abuse Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
Pregnancy Category
C Category C Risk cannot be ruled out See the full pregnancy warnings document.	D Category D Positive evidence of risk See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions
A total of 753 drugs are known to interact with Haldol: 252 major drug interactions (840 brand and generic names) 488 moderate drug interactions (2110 brand and generic names) 13 minor drug interactions (41 brand and generic names)	A total of 577 drugs are known to interact with Versed: 60 major drug interactions (244 brand and generic names) 476 moderate drug interactions (1735 brand and generic names) 41 minor drug interactions (337 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of haloperidol such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more	Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with midazolam and lead to potentially dangerous side... View more
Disease Interactions
Dementia Hyperthyroidism Parkinsonism CNS depression/coma Related psychosis Previous neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) Seizure disorders Acute alcohol intoxication Cardiovascular disease CNS depression NMS Seizure Alcohol Cardiovascular disease QT prolongation Renal/liver disease Hyperprolactinemia/breast cancer Neutropenia Dehydration Hyperprolactinemia Tardive dyskinesia	Acute alcohol intoxication Closed-angle glaucoma Respiratory depression Seizures Prolonged hypotension Prematurity CNS depression/electrolyte disturbances Congestive heart failure Renal/liver disease Depression Obesity Paradoxical reactions
First Approval Date
April 12, 1967	October 15, 1998
WADA Class View classifications
N/A	N/A
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Side effects Drug interactions Dosage Pregnancy warnings Breastfeeding warnings Drug images Support group	Side effects Drug interactions Dosage Pregnancy warnings Breastfeeding warnings Support group
Patient Resources
Haldol uses Advanced reading	Versed uses Advanced reading
Professional Resources
Prescribing information	N/A
Related Treatment Guide
Dementia ICU Agitation Mania Psychosis Nausea/Vomiting Tourette's Syndrome	Light Sedation ICU Agitation Light Anesthesia

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