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Does HALOPERIDOL Cause Akathisia? 551 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 551 reports of Akathisia have been filed in association with HALOPERIDOL (Haloperidol). This represents 3.4% of all adverse event reports for HALOPERIDOL.

551
Reports of Akathisia with HALOPERIDOL
3.4%
of all HALOPERIDOL reports
8
Deaths
318
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Akathisia From HALOPERIDOL?

Of the 551 reports, 8 (1.5%) resulted in death, 318 (57.7%) required hospitalization, and 13 (2.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Akathisia Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Akathisia 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 Akathisia?

ARIPIPRAZOLE (2,107) OLANZAPINE (1,230) RISPERIDONE (1,150) QUETIAPINE (925) BREXPIPRAZOLE (807) PALIPERIDONE (607) LURASIDONE (552) SERTRALINE (498) CLOZAPINE (474) FLUOXETINE (410)

Which HALOPERIDOL Alternatives Have Lower Akathisia Risk?

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