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Does HALOPERIDOL Cause Rhabdomyolysis? 282 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 282 reports of Rhabdomyolysis have been filed in association with HALOPERIDOL (Haloperidol). This represents 1.8% of all adverse event reports for HALOPERIDOL.

282
Reports of Rhabdomyolysis with HALOPERIDOL
1.8%
of all HALOPERIDOL reports
23
Deaths
245
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Rhabdomyolysis From HALOPERIDOL?

Of the 282 reports, 23 (8.2%) resulted in death, 245 (86.9%) required hospitalization, and 71 (25.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Rhabdomyolysis Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Rhabdomyolysis 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 Rhabdomyolysis?

ATORVASTATIN (3,286) ROSUVASTATIN (2,173) SIMVASTATIN (1,616) LEVETIRACETAM (1,183) QUETIAPINE (971) OLANZAPINE (647) ACETAMINOPHEN (630) METFORMIN (603) RISPERIDONE (527) ARIPIPRAZOLE (516)

Which HALOPERIDOL Alternatives Have Lower Rhabdomyolysis Risk?

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

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