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Does HALOPERIDOL Cause Opisthotonus? 11 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 11 reports of Opisthotonus have been filed in association with HALOPERIDOL (Haloperidol). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for HALOPERIDOL.

11
Reports of Opisthotonus with HALOPERIDOL
0.1%
of all HALOPERIDOL reports
0
Deaths
6
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Opisthotonus From HALOPERIDOL?

Of the 11 reports, 6 (54.5%) required hospitalization, and 2 (18.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Opisthotonus Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Opisthotonus 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 Opisthotonus?

MORPHINE (133) OXYCODONE (132) FENTANYL (130) HYDROMORPHONE (129) ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (126) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (126) OXYMORPHONE (126) ASPIRIN\OXYCODONE\OXYCODONE TEREPHTHALATE (120) RISPERIDONE (42) VENLAFAXINE (30)

Which HALOPERIDOL Alternatives Have Lower Opisthotonus Risk?

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

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