Haloperidol and Epilepsy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Epilepsy is reported as a side effect among people who take Haloperidol (haloperidol), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Clozapine, and have Psychotic disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Epilepsy when taking Haloperidol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 16,432 people who have side effects when taking Haloperidol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Haloperidol?

Haloperidol has active ingredients of haloperidol. It is often used in schizophrenia. eHealthMe is studying from 16,637 Haloperidol users. Check the latest studies of Haloperidol.

What is Epilepsy?

Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures) is found to be associated with 1,166 drugs and 1,779 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Epilepsy.

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On Aug, 17, 2026

16,432 people reported to have side effects when taking Haloperidol.
Among them, 54 people (0.33%) have Epilepsy.

Among these 54 people:

How long have people been on Haloperidol when they have Epilepsy? *

What is the gender of people who have Epilepsy when taking Haloperidol? *

female: 44.23 %
male: 55.77 %

What is the age of people who have Epilepsy when taking Haloperidol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Haloperidol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Epilepsy? *

Gait Disturbance: 7 people, 12.96%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 6 people, 11.11%
Fall: 6 people, 11.11%
Weakness: 5 people, 9.26%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 5 people, 9.26%
Myoclonus (a brief, involuntary twitching of a muscle or a group of muscles): 5 people, 9.26%
Fever: 5 people, 9.26%
Coordination Abnormal (abnormal movement): 5 people, 9.26%
Abnormal Behavior: 4 people, 7.41%
Mood Swings (an extreme or rapid change in mood): 4 people, 7.41%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Psychotic Disorder: 3 people, 5.56%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 3.70%
Schizophrenia, Paranoid Type (delusions and auditory hallucinations but relatively normal intellectual functioning and expression of affect): 2 people, 3.70%
Depression: 2 people, 3.70%
Depressive Symptom: 2 people, 3.70%
Weakness: 1 person, 1.85%
Aggression: 1 person, 1.85%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 1 person, 1.85%
Anaesthesia: 1 person, 1.85%
Anger: 1 person, 1.85%

* 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 Haloperidol) and Haloperidol (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?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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