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Does HALOPERIDOL Cause Agitation? 516 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 516 reports of Agitation have been filed in association with HALOPERIDOL (Haloperidol). This represents 3.2% of all adverse event reports for HALOPERIDOL.

516
Reports of Agitation with HALOPERIDOL
3.2%
of all HALOPERIDOL reports
37
Deaths
286
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Agitation From HALOPERIDOL?

Of the 516 reports, 37 (7.2%) resulted in death, 286 (55.4%) required hospitalization, and 66 (12.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Agitation Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Agitation is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for HALOPERIDOL.

What Other Side Effects Does HALOPERIDOL Cause?

Drug ineffective (1,771) Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (1,244) Off label use (1,136) Toxicity to various agents (872) Extrapyramidal disorder (838) Somnolence (712) Intentional self-injury (636) Drug interaction (596) Weight increased (583) Tremor (579)

What Other Drugs Cause Agitation?

DULOXETINE (3,630) QUETIAPINE (1,845) OLANZAPINE (1,695) ARIPIPRAZOLE (1,329) SERTRALINE (1,248) RISPERIDONE (1,068) PREGABALIN (963) DIAZEPAM (943) VENLAFAXINE (941) LORAZEPAM (930)

Which HALOPERIDOL Alternatives Have Lower Agitation Risk?

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