A healthcare provider may prescribe Haldol to treat several conditions, such as psychotic disorders, tics associated with Tourette syndrome, severe behavior problems in children, and severe ADHD in children. While the drug cannot cure these conditions, it can help control symptoms by blocking or lessening the effects of a chemical in the brain called dopamine. Haldol comes in the form of a tablet, an oral solution, and an injection. Side effects of Haldol can include drowsiness, headaches, and confusion.
Part of a group of drugs known as "typical antipsychotics," Haldol® (haloperidol) is a prescription medicine that has been licensed to treat the following conditions:
Severe attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children (for short-term use only).
Haldol tablets and oral solution are approved to treat the above conditions. Short-acting injectable Haldol is approved to treat schizophrenia and Tourette syndrome, while long-acting injectable Haldol is approved for chronic treatment of schizophrenia.
Who Makes Haldol?
Haldol was originally manufactured by Ortho-McNeil Neurologics. While brand-name injectable Haldol is still available, brand-name Haldol tablets and oral solution are no longer being made. Generic Haldol is made by several different companies.
(Click Haldol Uses for more information on what Haldol is used for, including possible off-label uses.)
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