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Does HALOPERIDOL Cause Sedation? 514 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 514 reports of Sedation have been filed in association with HALOPERIDOL (Haloperidol). This represents 3.2% of all adverse event reports for HALOPERIDOL.

514
Reports of Sedation with HALOPERIDOL
3.2%
of all HALOPERIDOL reports
16
Deaths
257
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Sedation From HALOPERIDOL?

Of the 514 reports, 16 (3.1%) resulted in death, 257 (50.0%) required hospitalization, and 25 (4.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Sedation Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Sedation 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 Sedation?

ESKETAMINE (2,244) OLANZAPINE (2,130) QUETIAPINE (2,051) RISPERIDONE (1,863) CLOZAPINE (1,748) ARIPIPRAZOLE (1,603) MORPHINE (1,265) GABAPENTIN (980) AMITRIPTYLINE (975) PALIPERIDONE (873)

Which HALOPERIDOL Alternatives Have Lower Sedation Risk?

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