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Does HALOPERIDOL Cause Muscle twitching? 71 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 71 reports of Muscle twitching have been filed in association with HALOPERIDOL (Haloperidol). This represents 0.4% of all adverse event reports for HALOPERIDOL.

71
Reports of Muscle twitching with HALOPERIDOL
0.4%
of all HALOPERIDOL reports
7
Deaths
18
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Muscle twitching From HALOPERIDOL?

Of the 71 reports, 7 (9.9%) resulted in death, 18 (25.4%) required hospitalization, and 3 (4.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Muscle twitching Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Muscle twitching 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 twitching?

CIPROFLOXACIN (601) LANSOPRAZOLE (461) LEVOTHYROXINE (412) SIMVASTATIN (406) NAPROXEN (401) CETIRIZINE (393) ESOMEPRAZOLE (388) APIXABAN (387) SERTRALINE (357) BISOPROLOL (356)

Which HALOPERIDOL Alternatives Have Lower Muscle twitching Risk?

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