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Haloperidol, marketed under the trade name Haldol among others, is a typical antipsychotic medication It is used in the treatment of schizophrenia, tics in Tourette syndrome, nausea and vomiting, delirium, agitation, acute psychosis, and hallucinations in alcohol withdrawal It may be used by mouth, as an injection into a muscle, or intravenously. Haloperidol typically works within thirty to sixty minutes. A long-acting formulation may be used as an injection every four weeks in people with schizophrenia or related illnesses who either forget or refuse to take the medication by mouth

Haloperidol may result in a movement disorder known as tardive dyskinesia which may be permanent. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome and QT interval prolongation may occur. In older people with psychosis due to dementia it results in an increased risk of death. When taken during pregnancy it may result in problems in the infant It should not be used in people with Parkinson's disease.

On Dec, 12, 2015: 213 people reported to have side effects when taking Haloperidol lactate. Among them, 10 people (4.69%) have Hallucination.

On Dec, 21, 2015: 213 people reported to have side effects when taking Haloperidol lactate. Among them, 5 people (2.35%) have Death.