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Does HALOPERIDOL Cause Myoclonus? 100 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 100 reports of Myoclonus have been filed in association with HALOPERIDOL (Haloperidol). This represents 0.6% of all adverse event reports for HALOPERIDOL.

100
Reports of Myoclonus with HALOPERIDOL
0.6%
of all HALOPERIDOL reports
32
Deaths
62
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Myoclonus From HALOPERIDOL?

Of the 100 reports, 32 (32.0%) resulted in death, 62 (62.0%) required hospitalization, and 7 (7.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Myoclonus Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for HALOPERIDOL. However, 100 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

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 Myoclonus?

GABAPENTIN (809) QUETIAPINE (367) LEVETIRACETAM (358) PREGABALIN (347) SERTRALINE (319) LAMOTRIGINE (303) BUPROPION (290) VENLAFAXINE (290) CLOZAPINE (289) MORPHINE (256)

Which HALOPERIDOL Alternatives Have Lower Myoclonus Risk?

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