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Does HALOPERIDOL Cause Torsade de pointes? 136 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 136 reports of Torsade de pointes have been filed in association with HALOPERIDOL (Haloperidol). This represents 0.9% of all adverse event reports for HALOPERIDOL.

136
Reports of Torsade de pointes with HALOPERIDOL
0.9%
of all HALOPERIDOL reports
38
Deaths
98
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Torsade de pointes From HALOPERIDOL?

Of the 136 reports, 38 (27.9%) resulted in death, 98 (72.1%) required hospitalization, and 67 (49.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Torsade de pointes Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Torsade de pointes 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 Torsade de pointes?

AMIODARONE (522) LOPERAMIDE (366) ONDANSETRON (331) FUROSEMIDE (305) METHADONE (240) CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE (182) QUETIAPINE (172) OLANZAPINE (171) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (167) FLUOXETINE (164)

Which HALOPERIDOL Alternatives Have Lower Torsade de pointes Risk?

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

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HALOPERIDOL Full Profile All Torsade de pointes Reports All Drugs Causing Torsade de pointes HALOPERIDOL Demographics