Haldol Alternatives (Cont.)

Other Medications

Fortunately, there are many medications available to treat psychotic or behavior disorders. These medications can include:
 
Typical Antipsychotics
These are older, "first-generation" antipsychotic medications. While it is thought that these medications may be more likely to cause serious side effects, studies have shown conflicting results. In addition to Haldol, these medications can include:
 
Atypical Antipsychotics
It is thought that these newer, antipsychotic medications may have fewer serious side effects than older antipsychotics (though studies have shown conflicting results). These medications can include:
 
 

A Summary of Haldol Alternatives

There are several Haldol alternatives, including other medications and therapy. Talk with your healthcare provider if Haldol is not working for you or if you are experiencing bothersome Haldol side effects. You may need to try one of the alternatives to Haldol.

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;