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Does HALOPERIDOL Cause Muscle rigidity? 323 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 323 reports of Muscle rigidity have been filed in association with HALOPERIDOL (Haloperidol). This represents 2.0% of all adverse event reports for HALOPERIDOL.

323
Reports of Muscle rigidity with HALOPERIDOL
2.0%
of all HALOPERIDOL reports
41
Deaths
203
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Muscle rigidity From HALOPERIDOL?

Of the 323 reports, 41 (12.7%) resulted in death, 203 (62.8%) required hospitalization, and 53 (16.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Muscle rigidity Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Muscle rigidity 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 Muscle rigidity?

CARBIDOPA\LEVODOPA (1,671) QUETIAPINE (645) OLANZAPINE (524) RISPERIDONE (521) ARIPIPRAZOLE (393) CLOZAPINE (256) SERTRALINE (238) BACLOFEN (187) MIRTAZAPINE (176) LITHIUM (174)

Which HALOPERIDOL Alternatives Have Lower Muscle rigidity Risk?

HALOPERIDOL vs HALOPERIDOL DECANOATE HALOPERIDOL vs HECTOROL HALOPERIDOL vs HEMIN HALOPERIDOL vs HEPARIN HALOPERIDOL vs HEPARIN\SODIUM

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