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

Summary:

Radiculopathy is reported as a side effect among people who take Haloperidol (haloperidol), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Oxycontin, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Radiculopathy 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 Radiculopathy?

Radiculopathy (a set of conditions in which one or more nerves is affected and does not work properly) is found to be associated with 740 drugs and 608 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Radiculopathy.

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On Aug, 26, 2026

16,432 people reported to have side effects when taking Haloperidol.
Among them, 20 people (0.12%) have Radiculopathy.

Among these 20 people:

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

female: 5 %
male: 95 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Haloperidol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Radiculopathy? *

Back Pain: 19 people, 95.00%
Joint Pain: 19 people, 95.00%
Pain: 18 people, 90.00%
Pneumonia: 18 people, 90.00%
Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 18 people, 90.00%
Weakness: 17 people, 85.00%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 17 people, 85.00%
Electrocardiogram T Wave Abnormal: 17 people, 85.00%
Encephalopathy (functioning of the brain is affected by some agent or condition): 17 people, 85.00%
Enlarged Heart: 17 people, 85.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 17 people, 85.00%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 2 people, 10.00%
Swelling: 1 person, 5.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 5.00%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 5.00%
Procedural Pain: 1 person, 5.00%
Pain: 1 person, 5.00%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 5.00%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 1 person, 5.00%
Myasthenia Gravis (a chronic condition that causes muscles to tire and weaken easily): 1 person, 5.00%

* 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 .
Foroughipour M, Farzadfard MT, Aghaee M, Ghabeli-Juibary A, Rezaietalab F, "Methamphetamine Related Radiculopathy: Case Series and Review of Literature", Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology, 2013 Jun .
Obayi, O., & Tagbo, N. , "Bilateral Pedal Oedema Associated with Intramuscular Haloperidol–A Rare Observation", International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal, 2018 Jan .
Foroughipour M, Farzadfard MT, Aghaee M, Ghabeli-Juibary A, Rezaietalab F, "Methamphetamine Related Radiculopathy: Case Series and Review of Literature", Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology, 2013 Jun .

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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