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Does HALOPERIDOL Cause Serotonin syndrome? 123 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 123 reports of Serotonin syndrome have been filed in association with HALOPERIDOL (Haloperidol). This represents 0.8% of all adverse event reports for HALOPERIDOL.

123
Reports of Serotonin syndrome with HALOPERIDOL
0.8%
of all HALOPERIDOL reports
16
Deaths
78
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Serotonin syndrome From HALOPERIDOL?

Of the 123 reports, 16 (13.0%) resulted in death, 78 (63.4%) required hospitalization, and 38 (30.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Serotonin syndrome Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for HALOPERIDOL. However, 123 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 Serotonin syndrome?

VENLAFAXINE (1,632) SERTRALINE (1,563) FLUOXETINE (1,457) DULOXETINE (1,352) TRAMADOL (1,229) BUPROPION (1,058) ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE (1,051) QUETIAPINE (947) TRAZODONE (831) FENTANYL (778)

Which HALOPERIDOL Alternatives Have Lower Serotonin syndrome Risk?

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