Haloperidol and Influenza like illness - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Influenza like illness 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 Ill-defined disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Influenza like illness 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 Influenza like illness?

Influenza like illness is found to be associated with 1,891 drugs and 1,870 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Influenza like illness.

On Jul, 09, 2026

16,432 people reported to have side effects when taking Haloperidol.
Among them, 37 people (0.23%) have Influenza like illness.

Could Haloperidol cause Influenza like illness?

Among these 37 people:

How long have people been on Haloperidol when they have Influenza like illness? *

What is the gender of people who have Influenza like illness when taking Haloperidol? *

female: 29.73 %
male: 70.27 %

What is the age of people who have Influenza like illness when taking Haloperidol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Haloperidol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Influenza like illness? *

Fever: 15 people, 40.54%
Chills (felling of cold): 11 people, 29.73%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 9 people, 24.32%
Confusional State: 8 people, 21.62%
Diarrhea: 8 people, 21.62%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 8 people, 21.62%
High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 18.92%
Cough: 7 people, 18.92%
Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased: 6 people, 16.22%
Orthostatic Hypotension (a medical condition consisting of a sudden decrease in blood pressure when a person stands up): 6 people, 16.22%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Ill-Defined Disorder: 3 people, 8.11%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 2 people, 5.41%
Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 2 people, 5.41%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 1 person, 2.70%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 2.70%
Asthma: 1 person, 2.70%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 1 person, 2.70%
Depression: 1 person, 2.70%
Disturbance In Attention: 1 person, 2.70%
Encephalitis Herpes (inflammation of the brain due to herpes infection): 1 person, 2.70%

* 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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