Haloperidol decanoate is used for long-term treatment of a certain mental/mood disorder (schizophrenia). It may be used in people who have trouble remembering to take medication every day. This medicine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life.

What is the difference between haloperidol and haloperidol decanoate?
Haloperidol lactate is a short acting parenteral solution for intramuscular and intravenous administration. Haloperidol decanoate is a long‐acting intramuscular preparation. Patients generally prefer oral haloperidol, a convenient route involving no punctures.

Haloperidol is a first-generation (typical) antipsychotic that is a commonly used drug worldwide. Haloperidol is used to manage positive symptoms of schizophrenia, such as hallucinations and delusions.

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