Haloperidol versus first-generation antipsychotics for the treatment of schizophrenia

Cochrane: Haloperidol is one of the most frequently used antipsychotic drugs worldwide. It is a first-generation antipsychotic drug. Haloperidol is highly effective in treating the ‘positive symptoms’ of schizophrenia, such as hearing voices, seeing things and having strange beliefs. However, haloperidol also has serious side effects such as involuntary shaking, blurred vision, having a dry mouth and causing strange postures.

Haloperidol for schizophrenia

NHS. UK: Information specific to: Haloperidol 10mg/5ml oral solution sugar free when used in Schizophrenia and Psychosis. Haloperidol is a medicine which is used in a number of conditions - an example is schizophrenia.
The information in this Medicine Guide for haloperidol varies according to the condition being treated and the particular preparation used.