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Haloperidol vs Ziprasidone

Compare Haloperidol and Ziprasidone side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

HaloperidolZiprasidone
Drug classTypical AntipsychoticAtypical Antipsychotic
Used to treatChild behavior disorders, Psychotic disorders, Schizophrenia, Substance withdrawal syndrome, Tourette syndrome, VomitingSchizophrenia, Tourette syndrome
Generic priceFrom $0.086 each, about $2.57 for 30 (0.5 mg tablet); other forms from $0.68 per mL (2 mg/mL concentrate (Lac))From $0.27 each, about $8.08 for 30 (20 mg capsule); other forms from $21.81 per item (20 mg/mL vial)
Brand priceNo brand price listedGeodon: from $31.11 each, about $933 for 30 (80 mg capsule)
Generic savingsNot listedGeneric costs about 99% less than the brand