Droperidol and Tremors: What Users Say

• hly...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 11, 2022

For Nausea/Vomiting "Worst experience I’ve ever had with a medication. Why is this on the market still? I was convinced this was going to work like magic for my migraine that I was in the ER for. Within minutes of receiving it intravenously, I was extremely sedated, however, my entire insides and body were so incredibly restless. I had to move in every different position and walk around constantly. It was a terrible feeling I don’t wish on anyone. It also made me shake and gave me terrible anxiety. Today is day two, and although lessened, I’m still dealing with all of these side effects. 0/10"

• Bla...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 22, 2022

For Nausea/Vomiting "I went to the ER for stomach pain and vomiting and was given an IV of Zofran, Benadryl, and droperidol. THIS WAS THE WORST MISTAKE EVER. I first was sleepy, and due to me having three little children, was unable to rest until they all went to bed, but then later, when I got some sleep the next day, I felt okay, but my legs still seemed weak. Later that day, I suffered a panic attack and have had the worst anxiety I have ever experienced, shakes, restlessness, and constipation. I was prescribed Ativan to help me with anxiety and sleep, but felt that it didn't help like I wanted it to, so now I am headed back to the ER to see if there is anything they can do to make me feel better. I still can't sleep and get upset and have uncontrollable crying because I don't like how my body feels. I have feelings of fear that I won't get better because of my inability to sleep and rest."

• Ter...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 20, 2022

For Nausea/Vomiting "I could not sleep for almost a week after taking this drug. It caused so much shaking, anxiety, and did nothing for pain. The room felt like it was going in circles. I would not recommend this to anyone."

• KRo...
• June 6, 2022

"Went to the ER for what I thought was possibly meningitis. Doctor assumed it was a migraine. Nurse never asked and gave me the droperidol. I noticed her giving something and asked what it was. Was surprised when she said it because I thought it had been taken off the market. Immediately started having anxiety, RLS, hot sweats, absolutely miserable. I had hallucinations, the most bizarre dreams. I couldn’t sleep, but I couldn’t keep my eyes open. That was Thursday night, and it is now Sunday night, and I am absolutely miserable still. Panic attack (which I have never had before), absolutely horrible shaking inside and just dread and restlessness. I had a similar experience with Reglan but never realized that they would be the same. I will never allow this drug to be given to me again. The doctor gave me Cogentin to try to stop the side effects, but it didn’t work. It has been the most horrible experience."