The Health Blog

In a recent press release of Food and Drug Administration, they warned the consumers of buying medicines through the internet. A few number of consumers who placed orders for specific drug products over the Internet, instead received a product that contains haloperidol, which is a powerful anti-psychotic drug.

Several consumers who have brought the drug containing haloperidol had to seek emergency care after taking the pills. The pills are known to cause difficulty in breathing, muscle spasms and muscle stiffness after ingesting the suspect product. Haloperidol can cause muscle stiffness and spasms, agitation, and sedation.

The origin of these tablets is unknown but the packages were postmarked in Greece. FDA said those who have received medications from an Internet seller should compare them to photos of the faulty orders, which can be seen on the FDA’s Web site. If the tablets received from an Internet seller resemble those in the photos and haloperidol was not specifically ordered, do not take these tablets.

The agency further recommend that consumers should notify their health care provider and report the suspected products to FDA by submitting a product quality problem report.