Haldol and Hemiparesis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hemiparesis is reported as a side effect among people who take Haldol (haloperidol), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Ativan, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hemiparesis when taking Haldol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 22,656 people who have side effects when taking Haldol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Haldol?

Haldol has active ingredients of haloperidol. It is often used in schizophrenia. eHealthMe is studying from 23,102 Haldol users. Check the latest studies of Haldol.

What is Hemiparesis?

Hemiparesis (weakness on one side of the body) is found to be associated with 1,250 drugs and 1,447 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hemiparesis.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

22,656 people reported to have side effects when taking Haldol.
Among them, 33 people (0.15%) have Hemiparesis.

Among these 33 people:

How long have people been on Haldol when they have Hemiparesis? *

What is the gender of people who have Hemiparesis when taking Haldol? *

female: 75 %
male: 25 %

What is the age of people who have Hemiparesis when taking Haldol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Haldol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hemiparesis? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 15.15%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 5 people, 15.15%
White Blood Cell Count Increased: 4 people, 12.12%
Cerebral Infarction (less blood supply to brain resulting tissue damage): 4 people, 12.12%
Pain: 4 people, 12.12%
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (systemic activation of blood coagulation): 4 people, 12.12%
Swallowing Difficulty: 4 people, 12.12%
Cardiogenic Shock (inadequate circulation of blood): 4 people, 12.12%
Acute Kidney Failure: 4 people, 12.12%
Speech Disorder: 4 people, 12.12%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 6 people, 18.18%
Abnormal Behavior: 2 people, 6.06%
Psychotic Disorder: 2 people, 6.06%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 2 people, 6.06%
Hypovitaminosis (any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins): 1 person, 3.03%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 1 person, 3.03%
Bipolar I Disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode): 1 person, 3.03%
Dementia (madness): 1 person, 3.03%
Depressed Mood: 1 person, 3.03%
Enlarged Prostate: 1 person, 3.03%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Obayi, O., & Tagbo, N. , "Bilateral Pedal Oedema Associated with Intramuscular Haloperidol–A Rare Observation", International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal, 2018 Jan .
Obayi, O., & Tagbo, N. , "Bilateral Pedal Oedema Associated with Intramuscular Haloperidol–A Rare Observation", International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal, 2018 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on haloperidol (the active ingredients of Haldol) and Haldol (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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