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Common Simvastatin Side Effects
Rhabdomyolysis 19%
Myalgia 14%
Blood creatine phosphokinase increased 9%
Asthenia 6%
Renal failure acute 6%
Muscular weakness 5%
Pain in extremity 4%
Fatigue 4%
Diarrhoea 3%
Arthralgia 3%
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Malaise 3%
Alanine aminotransferase increased 3%
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Muscle spasms 3%
Myopathy 3%
Renal failure 3%
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Dyspnoea 3%
Aspartate aminotransferase increased 2%
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Simvastatin: Excruciating muscle pain, mainly in back but compromising movement in any part of body ... read more »

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Simvastatin Side Effects Report #SELF2067 -2009-01-15
SIMVASTATIN side effect was reported on 2009-01-15
Patient reported the following SIMVASTATIN side effects:joint pain all over upper y and burning muscle pain in left armRead more


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #SELF2335 -2009-02-08
SIMVASTATIN side effect was reported on 2009-02-08
Patient reported the following SIMVASTATIN side effects:muscle pain over my entire bodyRead more


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #SELF3280 -2009-05-18
SIMVASTATIN side effect was reported on 2009-05-18
Patient reported the following SIMVASTATIN side effects:Headaches - Rash on forearms and chest -joint and muscle pain - dark urine - insomnia - lethargy.Read more


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #SELF3417 -2007-02-04
SIMVASTATIN side effect was reported on 2007-02-04
Patient reported the following SIMVASTATIN side effects:"severe fatigue and weakness ,muscle atrophy and Asthenia"Read more


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #SELF3445 -2009-07-13
SIMVASTATIN side effect was reported on 2009-07-13
Patient reported the following SIMVASTATIN side effects:feelings of paranoid or unreasonable moments of fearRead more


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #SELF3589 -2009-06-20
SIMVASTATIN side effect was reported on 2009-06-20
Patient reported the following SIMVASTATIN side effects:"both legs, feet, cramps, "Read more


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #SELF3823 -2009-05-29
SIMVASTATIN side effect was reported on 2009-05-29
Patient reported the following SIMVASTATIN side effects:Alopecia areata and male pattern baldnessRead more



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Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5196670-3
Physician from JAPAN reported Simvastatin side effect on Dec 21, 2006. Female patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with nail tinea and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood cholesterol increased, blood triglycerides increased, hypertriglyceridaemia. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BAYCARON, NORVASC, D ALFA, OLMETEC, MECOBALAMIN, BIOFERMIN, LAMISIL. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5199569-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 03, 2007. Female patient, weighting 178.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ear pain, facial palsy, headache What is  headache, myalgia, pain in extremity. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5201989-3
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported Simvastatin side effect on Jan 04, 2007. Male patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hepatic enzyme increased, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 20MG QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5202030-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 18, 2006. Male patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with coronary artery disease What is  coronary artery disease and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: interstitial lung disease. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG, DAILY; PO. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, CYANOCOBALAMIN, ASPIRIN, ATENOLOL, CARBOCYSTEINE, TERBUTALINE SULPHATE. Patient died.




Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5208336-1
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported Simvastatin side effect on Jan 10, 2007. Male patient, 53 years of age, weighting 278.0 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5208919-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 11, 2007. Male patient, 80 years of age, weighting 181.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG, 80 MG QD, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5210669-X
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported Simvastatin side effect on Jan 16, 2007. Male patient, 79 years of age, weighting 142.6 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5213029-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 17, 2007. Female patient, 77 years of age, weighting 115.0 lb, was diagnosed with carotid artery stenosis and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG DIALY PO. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5214844-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Simvastatin side effect on Jan 22, 2007. Female patient, weighting 212.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fungal infection What is  fungal infection, stomatitis, tongue disorder, tongue haemorrhage. Simvastatin dosage: 40MG ONCE A DAY. Patient recovered.




Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5215029-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 02, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: angioedema, coordination abnormal, headache What is  headache, malaise. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5215401-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported Simvastatin side effect on Jan 04, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain What is  chest pain. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5219495-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 24, 2007. Male patient, 49 years of age, weighting 164.0 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: nausea What is  nausea. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5220010-4
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported Simvastatin side effect on Jan 24, 2007. Female patient, 60 years of age, weighting 198.9 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASCORBIC ACID, FLUVASTATIN NA, DOCUSATE NA, FERROUS GLUCONATE, HYPROMELLOSE, OMEPRAZOLE, CALCIUM 500 MG, VITAMIN D. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5220014-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 24, 2007. Female patient, 73 years of age, weighting 205.0 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: muscular weakness. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.




Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5221862-4
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported Simvastatin side effect on Jan 26, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 203.9 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaphylactic reaction. Simvastatin dosage: 10 MG DAILY PO. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5223281-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 09, 2007. Male patient, 54 years of age, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure decreased. Simvastatin dosage: 600 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with RAMIPRIL, RANITIDINE. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5225830-8
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported Simvastatin side effect on Jan 30, 2007. Male patient, 59 years of age, weighting 229.3 lb, was diagnosed with dyslipidaemia, gastrooesophageal reflux disease and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: haemodialysis, influenza like illness, pain What is  pain, renal failure acute, respiratory failure, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG ONCE DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, LOVASTATIN, PREDNISOLONE ACETATE, ISOPTO HOMATROPINE, METOPROLOL, ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5225948-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 17, 2007. Female patient was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatinine increased. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5225958-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported Simvastatin side effect on Jan 16, 2007. Female patient was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: disease progression, myopathy. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient died.




Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5227256-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 16, 2007. Female patient was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myopathy. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient died.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5228097-X
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported Simvastatin side effect on Jan 16, 2007. Female patient, 48 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depressed mood, malaise, nightmare, sleep disorder What is  sleep disorder. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG, ORAL. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5227058-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 01, 2007. Female patient, 72 years of age, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: biopsy liver abnormal, transaminases increased. Simvastatin dosage: ORAL 20.0 MILLIGRAM. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5227059-6
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported Simvastatin side effect on Feb 01, 2007. Male patient, 52 years of age, weighting 190.5 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia, cerebrovascular accident and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: international normalised ratio increased. Simvastatin dosage: 80MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5228911-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from AUSTRIA on Jan 26, 2007. Male patient, 45 years of age, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: international normalised ratio decreased. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG. During the same period patient was treated with INSULIN, TRESLEEN, MARCUMAR, IVADAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.




Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5230818-7
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported Simvastatin side effect on Jan 17, 2007. Male patient, 78 years of age, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, eosinophilia, prothrombin time shortened, pruritus, renal failure acute, skin lesion. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, WARFARIN, ALLOPURINOL, CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL, AMIODARONE HYDROCHLORIDE, ASPIRIN, FUROSEMIDE, HEPARIN CALCIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5231283-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 05, 2007. Female patient, weighting 136.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fatigue, muscular weakness. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5232632-5
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported Simvastatin side effect on Feb 07, 2007. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 193.0 lb, was diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome, hyperlipidaemia, stent placement and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: activities of daily living impaired, fall What is  fall, proteinuria, renal tubular necrosis, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG AT BEDTIME PO. During the same period patient was treated with PROPRANOLOL, LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, ASPIRIN, DESONIDE, FLUNISOLIDE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5235280-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 07, 2007. Male patient, 74 years of age, weighting 220.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 10 MG AT BEDTIME PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5236443-6
Physician from NETHERLANDS reported Simvastatin side effect on Jan 25, 2007. Male patient, 68 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pleurisy. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG/DAY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL TARTRATE, PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.




Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5239598-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 02, 2007. Female patient was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cough. Simvastatin dosage: 10 MG (10 MG, 1 IN 1 D). Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5239864-0
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported Simvastatin side effect on Jan 25, 2007. Male patient, 47 years of age, weighting 167.6 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: rash What is  rash, skin exfoliation. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with NICOTINE, NICOTINELL. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5241057-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 13, 2007. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 205.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, gait disturbance. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG QHS PO. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5242343-8
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported Simvastatin side effect on Feb 16, 2007. Male patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5243574-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 20, 2007. Female patient, weighting 299.8 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 20-40MG DAILY PO. Patient recovered.




Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5243609-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Simvastatin side effect on Feb 20, 2007. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 246.0 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5243610-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 20, 2007. Male patient, 55 years of age, weighting 237.4 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5243781-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Simvastatin side effect on Feb 20, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 225.3 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: muscle spasms. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5244033-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 20, 2007. Male patient, 80 years of age, weighting 177.3 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5244047-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Simvastatin side effect on Feb 20, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, weighting 190.9 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.




Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5244153-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 30, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with cardiovascular event prophylaxis and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abasia, asthenia, chromaturia, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE MALEATE, ASPIRIN, ATENOLOL, NOVOMIX, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5244256-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported Simvastatin side effect on Jan 30, 2007. Female patient was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cough. Simvastatin dosage: 10 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, FURAMIDE, GAVISCON, IRON SULPHATE, LACTULOSE, OMEPRAZOLE, PREDNISOLONE, ZINC SULPHATE. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5245883-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 07, 2007. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: facial palsy, myocardial infarction, paralysis What is  paralysis, visual disturbance. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5246002-7
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported Simvastatin side effect on Feb 02, 2007. Male patient, 38 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AMISULPRIDE, BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE, GABAPENTIN, LISINOPRIL, PROCYCLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5246148-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 07, 2007. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: circulatory collapse, coronary artery disease What is  coronary artery disease, coronary artery stenosis, dizziness What is  dizziness, electrocardiogram st segment depression, loss of consciousness, myositis What is  myositis, troponin i increased. Simvastatin dosage: 10 MG. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL, LISINOPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5246436-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Simvastatin side effect on Feb 22, 2007. Female patient, weighting 245.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aggression, arthralgia, confusional state, discomfort, gait disturbance, ligament disorder, memory impairment. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5247210-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 06, 2007. Female patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: angioplasty What is  angioplasty, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG QD. During the same period patient was treated with COZAAR, METROPOLO, PLAVIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5248598-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported Simvastatin side effect on Feb 07, 2007. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, circulatory collapse, coronary artery stenosis, dizziness What is  dizziness, electrocardiogram st segment depression, fatigue, loss of consciousness, muscle fatigue. Simvastatin dosage: 10 MG. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL, LISINOPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5248662-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 27, 2007. Male patient, weighting 243.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: rectal haemorrhage. Simvastatin dosage: 10 MG 1 QD PO. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5252841-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported Simvastatin side effect on Feb 19, 2007. Male patient, 91 years of age, was diagnosed with cardiovascular disorder and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gastrointestinal haemorrhage, pancreatitis, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, UNK, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL, AMLODIPINE, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, CLOPIDOGREL, ESOMEPRAZOLE, NICORANDIL, LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient died on 12/30/2006.




Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5252844-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 14, 2007. Female patient, 78 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, shoulder operation and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myopathy, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with FUSIDIC ACID, BENDROFLUAZIDE, DIHYDROCODEINE COMPOUND, RANITIDINE, VERAPAMIL. Patient recovered.



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I took clavulin for 7 days at the beginning of Sept. On Oct. 3 I became itchy from head to toe. Bloo

I had this medicine for three weeks due to stress and abdominal pain which I had for last two years.





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