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HALOPERIDOL vs HALOPERIDOL DECANOATE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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HALOPERIDOL vs HALOPERIDOL DECANOATE: Safety Overview

Metric HALOPERIDOL HALOPERIDOL DECANOATE
Total FAERS Reports 15,999 1,872
Deaths Reported 1,882 113
Death Rate 11.8% 6.0%
Hospitalizations 7,393 762
Average Patient Age 47.2 yrs 44.9 yrs
% Female Patients 41.7% 30.7%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Dec 19, 1997
Manufacturer Major Pharmaceuticals Zydus Lifesciences Limited
Route ORAL INTRAMUSCULAR
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued