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7026958-2 | Cataract
on Sep 13, 2010 Male patient from UNITED KINGDOM , 84 years of age, weighting 207.2 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: cataract (What is cataract?). Simvastatin dosage: 40 Mg (1 In 1 D),oral. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL (View Allopurinol Review and Allopurinol Label ), ASPIRIN (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ).

7025068-8 | Cataract, Retinal Vascular Thrombosis
Patient was taking Simvastatin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: cataract (What is cataract?), retinal vascular thrombosis on Sep 14, 2010 from Additional patient health information: Male patient , 84 years of age, weighting 207.2 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and. Simvastatin dosage: 40.00 Mg-1.00per / Oral. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL (View Allopurinol Review and Allopurinol Label ), ASPIRIN (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ), PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE (View Perindopril Erbumine Review and Perindopril Erbumine Label ), TAMSULOSIN HCL (View Tamsulosin Hcl Review and Tamsulosin Hcl Label ), XALATAN (XALATAN) (View Xalatan (xalatan) Review and Xalatan (xalatan) Label ).

7023958-3 | Arthralgia, Back Pain, Constipation, Dementia, Depression, Flatulence, Insomnia, Nervousness, Palpitations
Adverse event was reported on Sep 21, 2010 by a Female patient taking Simvastatin (View Usage) (Dosage: 10 Mg 1 Per 1 Day Oral) was diagnosed with blood cholesterol abnormal and. Location: UNITED STATES , 67 years of age, After Simvastatin was administered, patient had the following side effects: arthralgia, back pain (What is back pain?), constipation (What is constipation?), dementia (What is dementia?), depression (What is depression?), flatulence, insomnia, nervousness, palpitations. During the same period patient was treated with ESTROGENS (ESTROGENS) (View Estrogens (estrogens) Review and Estrogens (estrogens) Label ), ZYRTEC (View Zyrtec Review and Zyrtec Label ), ACIDOPHILUS (ACIDOPHILUS) (View Acidophilus (acidophilus) Review and Acidophilus (acidophilus) Label ).

7023622-0 | Asthma, Nasopharyngitis, Oropharyngeal Pain
on Sep 30, 2010 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 70 years of age, weighting 165.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: asthma (What is asthma?), nasopharyngitis, oropharyngeal pain. Simvastatin dosage: 1 Tablet Daily Bedtime Po. Patient was hospitalized.


7023585-8 | Dermatitis Contact, Eye Swelling, Urticaria
on Sep 30, 2010 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 71 years of age, weighting 146.0 lb, was diagnosed with knee arthroplasty, prophylaxis and was treated with Simvastatin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: dermatitis contact, eye swelling, urticaria. Simvastatin dosage: See Image. During the same period patient was treated with CEPHALEXIN (See Image) (View Cephalexin Review and Cephalexin Label ).

7022200-7 | Abdominal Pain Upper, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased, Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased, Breast Pain, Gamma-glutamyltransferase Increased
Patient was taking Simvastatin (View Usage). After Simvastatin was administered, patient had the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, breast pain, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased on Sep 13, 2010 from Additional patient health information: Female patient , 51 years of age, was diagnosed with angiopathy and. Simvastatin dosage: 20mg - Daily. During the same period patient was treated with LORATADINE (View Loratadine Review and Loratadine Label ), ASASANTIN RETARD 200MG (View Asasantin Retard 200mg Review and Asasantin Retard 200mg Label ), TEVETEN HCT (View Teveten Hct Review and Teveten Hct Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

7021161-4 | Hypothyroidism, Renal Failure, Rhabdomyolysis
Adverse event was reported on Sep 16, 2010 by a Female patient taking Simvastatin (View Usage) (Dosage: 20 Mg, Daily) was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and. Location: UNITED KINGDOM , 63 years of age, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: hypothyroidism, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. During the same period patient was treated with FENOFIBRATE (200 Mg, Daily) (View Fenofibrate Review and Fenofibrate Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

7020740-8 | Cataract, Retinal Vascular Thrombosis
on Sep 14, 2010 Male patient from , 84 years of age, weighting 207.2 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: cataract (What is cataract?), retinal vascular thrombosis. Simvastatin dosage: 40mg - Daily - Oral. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL (View Allopurinol Review and Allopurinol Label ), ASPIRIN (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ), PERINDOPRIL (View Perindopril Review and Perindopril Label ), TAMSULOSIN (View Tamsulosin Review and Tamsulosin Label ), XALATAN (View Xalatan Review and Xalatan Label ).

7019602-1 | Abnormal Behaviour, Injury, Muscle Spasms, Renal Failure Acute, Rhabdomyolysis
on Sep 28, 2010 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 50 years of age, weighting 112.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin (View Usage). After Simvastatin was administered, patient had the following side effects: abnormal behaviour, injury, muscle spasms, renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 40mg Hs Po. Patient was hospitalized.

7019278-3 | Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased, Myocardial Infarction, Renal Failure, Rhabdomyolysis
Patient was taking Simvastatin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, myocardial infarction, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis on Sep 08, 2010 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 45 years of age, . Simvastatin dosage: 80 Mg 1 Days. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOSPORINE (View Cyclosporine Review and Cyclosporine Label ), METOPROLOL SUCCINATE (View Metoprolol Succinate Review and Metoprolol Succinate Label ), ASPIRIN (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ), PREDNISOLONE (View Prednisolone Review and Prednisolone Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

7018859-0 | Cataract
Adverse event was reported on Sep 14, 2010 by a Male patient taking Simvastatin (View Usage) (Dosage: ) was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, gout (What is gout?), prophylaxis, hypertension, prostatomegaly, retinal vascular thrombosis and. Location: UNITED KINGDOM , 84 years of age, weighting 207.2 lb, Patient had the following side effects: cataract (What is cataract?). During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL (View Allopurinol Review and Allopurinol Label ), ASPIRIN (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ), PERINDOPRIL (View Perindopril Review and Perindopril Label ), TAMSULOSIN (View Tamsulosin Review and Tamsulosin Label ), XALATAN (View Xalatan Review and Xalatan Label ).

7018474-9 | Dizziness, Fatigue, Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage, Haemoglobin Decreased
on Sep 08, 2010 Female patient from , 79 years of age, was treated with Simvastatin (View Usage). After Simvastatin was administered, patient had the following side effects: dizziness (What is dizziness?), fatigue, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, haemoglobin decreased. Simvastatin dosage: 20mg, Daily, Oral. During the same period patient was treated with ALENDRONATE SODIUM (70mg, Once Weekly, Oral) (View Alendronate Sodium Review and Alendronate Sodium Label ), TROMBYL TABLET (75mg, Daily, Oral) (View Trombyl Tablet Review and Trombyl Tablet Label ), PREDNISOLONE TAB (5mg, Daily, Oral) (View Prednisolone Tab Review and Prednisolone Tab Label ), WARFARIN SODIUM (Oral) (View Warfarin Sodium Review and Warfarin Sodium Label ), ATACAND TABLET (View Atacand Tablet Review and Atacand Tablet Label ), PANODIL FILM COATED TABLET (View Panodil Film-coated Tablet Review and Panodil Film-coated Tablet Label ), NORMORIX TABLET (View Normorix Tablet Review and Normorix Tablet Label ), SELOKEN ZOC PROLONGED RELEASE TABLET (View Seloken Zoc Prolonged-release Tablet Review and Seloken Zoc Prolonged-release Tablet Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

7016823-9 | Cataract
on Sep 14, 2010 Male patient from UNITED KINGDOM , 84 years of age, weighting 207.2 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, gout (What is gout?), prophylaxis, hypertension, prostatomegaly, retinal vascular thrombosis and was treated with Simvastatin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: cataract (What is cataract?). Simvastatin dosage: 40 Mg, Daily. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL (300 Mg, Daily) (View Allopurinol Review and Allopurinol Label ), ASPIRIN (75 Mg, Daily) (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ), PERINDOPRIL (4 Mg, Daily) (View Perindopril Review and Perindopril Label ), TAMSULOSIN HCL (400 Mg, Daily) (View Tamsulosin Hcl Review and Tamsulosin Hcl Label ), XALATAN (1 Df, Bid) (View Xalatan Review and Xalatan Label ).

7015347-2 | Fatigue, Pain In Extremity, Rhabdomyolysis, Weight Decreased
Patient was taking Simvastatin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: fatigue, pain in extremity, rhabdomyolysis, weight decreased on Sep 24, 2010 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 73 years of age, weighting 227.1 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and. Simvastatin dosage: 80 Mg Qhs Po. Patient was hospitalized.

7014652-3 | Rhabdomyolysis
Adverse event was reported on Sep 24, 2010 by a Male patient taking Simvastatin (View Usage) (Dosage: 40 Mg Every Day Po) . Location: UNITED STATES , 59 years of age, weighting 222.7 lb, After Simvastatin was administered, patient had the following side effects: rhabdomyolysis. Patient was hospitalized.

7012510-1 | Fall, Rhabdomyolysis
on Sep 23, 2010 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 80 years of age, weighting 225.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol abnormal and was treated with Simvastatin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: fall (What is fall?), rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 40 Tab Mg. 1 Dose Daily. Patient was hospitalized.

7009943-6 | Cerebrovascular Accident, Dysphagia, Hemiparesis, Mastication Disorder, Nausea, Renal Failure Acute, Rhabdomyolysis, Speech Disorder
on Sep 03, 2010 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 79 years of age, was treated with Simvastatin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: cerebrovascular accident, dysphagia, hemiparesis, mastication disorder, nausea (What is nausea?), renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis, speech disorder. Simvastatin dosage: . During the same period patient was treated with FLUCONAZOLE (View Fluconazole Review and Fluconazole Label ), FOLIC ACID (View Folic Acid Review and Folic Acid Label ), GOSERELIN (GOSERELIN) (View Goserelin (goserelin) Review and Goserelin (goserelin) Label ), INSULIN (INSULIN) (View Insulin (insulin) Review and Insulin (insulin) Label ), LISINOPRIL (View Lisinopril Review and Lisinopril Label ), MOMETASONE FUROATE (View Mometasone Furoate Review and Mometasone Furoate Label ), TERAZOSIN HCL (View Terazosin Hcl Review and Terazosin Hcl Label ), THIAMINE (THIAMINE) (View Thiamine (thiamine) Review and Thiamine (thiamine) Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

7008701-6 | Renal Failure Acute, Rhabdomyolysis
Patient was taking Simvastatin (View Usage). After Simvastatin was administered, patient had the following side effects: renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis on Sep 02, 2010 from UNITED KINGDOM Additional patient health information: Male patient , 76 years of age, was diagnosed with angina pectoris and. Simvastatin dosage: . During the same period patient was treated with RANEXA (View Ranexa Review and Ranexa Label ), AMLODIPINE (View Amlodipine Review and Amlodipine Label ), NICORANDIL(NICORANDIL) (View Nicorandil(nicorandil) Review and Nicorandil(nicorandil) Label ), OMEPRAZOLE (View Omeprazole Review and Omeprazole Label ), RAMIPRIL (View Ramipril Review and Ramipril Label ), WARFARIN SODIUM (View Warfarin Sodium Review and Warfarin Sodium Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

7006224-1 | Renal Failure Acute, Rhabdomyolysis
Adverse event was reported on Sep 03, 2010 by a Male patient taking Simvastatin (View Usage) (Dosage: ) was diagnosed with angina pectoris and. Location: , 76 years of age, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. During the same period patient was treated with RANEXA (View Ranexa Review and Ranexa Label ), AMLODIPINE (View Amlodipine Review and Amlodipine Label ), NICORANDIL (View Nicorandil Review and Nicorandil Label ), OMEPRAZOLE (View Omeprazole Review and Omeprazole Label ), RAMIPRIL (View Ramipril Review and Ramipril Label ), WARFARIN SODIUM (View Warfarin Sodium Review and Warfarin Sodium Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

7006037-0 | Blood Cholesterol Increased, Cystitis, Dysuria, Haematuria, Low Density Lipoprotein Increased
on Sep 02, 2010 Female patient from DENMARK , 65 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: blood cholesterol increased, cystitis, dysuria, haematuria, low density lipoprotein increased. Simvastatin dosage: 20mg, Daily, Oral. During the same period patient was treated with ZARATOR FILM COATED TABLET (PFIZER) (Oral) (View Zarator Film-coated Tablet (pfizer) Review and Zarator Film-coated Tablet (pfizer) Label ).

7006036-9 | Arthralgia, Balance Disorder, Gait Disturbance, Joint Stiffness, Loss Of Control Of Legs, Musculoskeletal Stiffness, Oedema Peripheral, Pain In Extremity, Unevaluable Event
on Sep 02, 2010 Female patient from , 81 years of age, was diagnosed with arterial stenosis and was treated with Simvastatin (View Usage). After Simvastatin was administered, patient had the following side effects: arthralgia, balance disorder, gait disturbance, joint stiffness, loss of control of legs, musculoskeletal stiffness, oedema peripheral, pain in extremity, unevaluable event. Simvastatin dosage: .

7005925-9 | Renal Failure Acute, Rhabdomyolysis
Patient was taking Simvastatin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis on Sep 01, 2010 from UNITED KINGDOM Additional patient health information: Male patient , 76 years of age, was diagnosed with angina pectoris and. Simvastatin dosage: . During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE (View Amlodipine Review and Amlodipine Label ), NICORANDIL (View Nicorandil Review and Nicorandil Label ), OMEPRAZOLE (View Omeprazole Review and Omeprazole Label ), RAMIPRIL (View Ramipril Review and Ramipril Label ), WARFARIN SODIUM (View Warfarin Sodium Review and Warfarin Sodium Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

7005391-3 | Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Chromaturia, Dysstasia, Fatigue, Muscular Weakness, Pain In Extremity
Adverse event was reported on Sep 20, 2010 by a Male patient taking Simvastatin (View Usage) (Dosage: 80 Mg Daily Po) was diagnosed with high density lipoprotein decreased, low density lipoprotein increased and. Location: UNITED STATES , weighting 250.0 lb, Patient had the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, chromaturia, dysstasia, fatigue, muscular weakness, pain in extremity. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled.

7005220-8 | Hepatic Enzyme Increased, Muscular Weakness, Myalgia, Renal Impairment
on Sep 20, 2010 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 77 years of age, weighting 193.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia, hypertension and was treated with Simvastatin (View Usage). After Simvastatin was administered, patient had the following side effects: hepatic enzyme increased, muscular weakness, myalgia, renal impairment. Simvastatin dosage: 80 Mg At Bedtime Po.

7004909-4 | Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Myalgia
on Sep 20, 2010 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 90 years of age, weighting 125.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 20 Mg Every Day Po.

7004905-7 | Pain, Polymyositis
Patient was taking Simvastatin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: pain (What is pain?), polymyositis on Sep 20, 2010 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 56 years of age, weighting 154.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and. Simvastatin dosage: 20 Mg At Bedtime Po.

7004835-0 | Cataract
Adverse event was reported on Sep 14, 2010 by a Male patient taking Simvastatin (View Usage) (Dosage: ) was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and. Location: UNITED KINGDOM , 84 years of age, weighting 207.2 lb, After Simvastatin was administered, patient had the following side effects: cataract (What is cataract?).

7002627-X | Bone Pain, Gait Disturbance, Renal Failure Acute, Rhabdomyolysis
on Sep 17, 2010 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 72 years of age, weighting 273.4 lb, was treated with Simvastatin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: bone pain, gait disturbance, renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 80mg Hs Po. During the same period patient was treated with GEMFIBROZIL (600mg Bid Po) (View Gemfibrozil Review and Gemfibrozil Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

7002051-X | Balance Disorder, Burning Sensation, Muscle Spasms, Pain In Extremity, Treatment Failure, Walking Aid User
on Sep 17, 2010 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 77 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with Simvastatin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: balance disorder, burning sensation, muscle spasms, pain in extremity, treatment failure, walking aid user. Simvastatin dosage: 40mg 1x Daily.

6994625-7 | Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased, Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased, Blood Urine Present, Cerebrovascular Accident, Dehydration, Enterobacter Bacteraemia, Renal Failure Acute, Rhabdomyolysis
Patient was taking Simvastatin (View Usage). After Simvastatin was administered, patient had the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, blood urine present, cerebrovascular accident, dehydration, enterobacter bacteraemia, renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis on Sep 15, 2010 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 71 years of age, weighting 209.4 lb, was diagnosed with cerebrovascular accident prophylaxis, hyperlipidaemia and. Simvastatin dosage: 80 Mg Every Day Po. Patient was hospitalized.

6992535-2 | Product Substitution Issue
Adverse event was reported on Aug 31, 2010 by a Male patient taking Simvastatin (View Usage) (Dosage: ) . Location: NORWAY , 62 years of age, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: product substitution issue.

6988651-1 | Renal Failure Acute, Rhabdomyolysis
on Sep 02, 2010 Male patient from UNITED KINGDOM , 76 years of age, was diagnosed with angina pectoris, hypertension, coronary artery disease (What is coronary artery disease?), atrial fibrillation (What is atrial fibrillation?) and was treated with Simvastatin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: . During the same period patient was treated with RANEXA (View Ranexa Review and Ranexa Label ), AMLODIPINE (View Amlodipine Review and Amlodipine Label ), NICORANDIL (View Nicorandil Review and Nicorandil Label ), OMEPRAZOLE (View Omeprazole Review and Omeprazole Label ), RAMIPRIL (View Ramipril Review and Ramipril Label ), WARFARIN SODIUM (View Warfarin Sodium Review and Warfarin Sodium Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6984702-9 | Rhabdomyolysis
on Sep 13, 2010 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 77 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin (View Usage). After Simvastatin was administered, patient had the following side effects: rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 40 Mg At Bedtime Po. Patient was hospitalized.

6984489-X | Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis
Patient was taking Simvastatin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: leukocytoclastic vasculitis on Sep 01, 2010 from ITALY Additional patient health information: Male patient , 79 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension, coronary artery disease (What is coronary artery disease?) and. Simvastatin dosage: . During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL (Unk) (View Atenolol Review and Atenolol Label ), RAMIPRIL (Unk) (View Ramipril Review and Ramipril Label ), ASPIRIN (Unk) (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6981057-0 | Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Myoglobinaemia, Renal Failure Acute, Tardive Dyskinesia
Adverse event was reported on Sep 09, 2010 by a Male patient taking Simvastatin (View Usage) (Dosage: ) was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia, schizophrenia, paranoid type and. Location: SWITZERLAND , 74 years of age, Patient had the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, myoglobinaemia, renal failure acute, tardive dyskinesia. During the same period patient was treated with CLOZAPINE (View Clozapine Review and Clozapine Label ), ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID (View Acetylsalicylic Acid Review and Acetylsalicylic Acid Label ), HYDROXYZINE (View Hydroxyzine Review and Hydroxyzine Label ), MOMETASONE FUROATE (View Mometasone Furoate Review and Mometasone Furoate Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6980630-3 | Myalgia, Renal Failure Acute, Rhabdomyolysis
on Sep 02, 2010 Male patient from UNITED KINGDOM , 76 years of age, was diagnosed with angina pectoris, hypertension, coronary artery disease (What is coronary artery disease?), atrial fibrillation (What is atrial fibrillation?) and was treated with Simvastatin (View Usage). After Simvastatin was administered, patient had the following side effects: myalgia, renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: Unk. During the same period patient was treated with RANEXA (Unk %, Unk) (View Ranexa Review and Ranexa Label ), AMLODIPINE (Unk) (View Amlodipine Review and Amlodipine Label ), NICORANDIL (Unk) (View Nicorandil Review and Nicorandil Label ), OMEPRAZOLE (Unk) (View Omeprazole Review and Omeprazole Label ), RAMIPRIL (Unk) (View Ramipril Review and Ramipril Label ), WARFARIN SODIUM (Unk) (View Warfarin Sodium Review and Warfarin Sodium Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6980322-0 | Diabetes Insipidus, Overdose, Pancreatitis, Renal Impairment
on Aug 31, 2010 Female patient from ISRAEL , 16 years of age, was treated with Simvastatin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: diabetes insipidus (What is diabetes insipidus?), overdose, pancreatitis, renal impairment. Simvastatin dosage: 200 Mg, Unk. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN (22 G, Unk) (View Metformin Review and Metformin Label ).

6977375-2 | Alopecia, Chest Pain, Dyspepsia, Muscle Spasms, Muscular Weakness, Pain In Extremity
Patient was taking Simvastatin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: alopecia, chest pain (What is chest pain?), dyspepsia, muscle spasms, muscular weakness, pain in extremity on Aug 31, 2010 from NORWAY Additional patient health information: Female patient , 62 years of age, . Simvastatin dosage: Unk. During the same period patient was treated with LIPITOR (Unk) (View Lipitor Review and Lipitor Label ).

6977372-7 | Photosensitivity Reaction
Adverse event was reported on Aug 31, 2010 by a Female patient taking Simvastatin (View Usage) (Dosage: Unk) . Location: NORWAY , 52 years of age, After Simvastatin was administered, patient had the following side effects: photosensitivity reaction. During the same period patient was treated with LIPITOR (Unk) (View Lipitor Review and Lipitor Label ).

6976233-7 | Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Hypotonia, Muscular Weakness, Paraparesis, Rhabdomyolysis
on Aug 27, 2010 Female patient from UNITED KINGDOM , 46 years of age, was diagnosed with arthritis bacterial and was treated with Simvastatin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, hypotonia, muscular weakness, paraparesis, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 20 Mg, Qd. During the same period patient was treated with FUCIDINE CAP (500 Mg, Tid) (View Fucidine Cap Review and Fucidine Cap Label ), ALFACALCIDOL (1 Ug, Unk) (View Alfacalcidol Review and Alfacalcidol Label ), ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE GEL (475 Mg, Tid) (View Aluminum Hydroxide Gel Review and Aluminum Hydroxide Gel Label ), ACETYLSALICYCILIC ACID (75 Mg, Unk) (View Acetylsalicycilic Acid Review and Acetylsalicycilic Acid Label ), CALCIUM ACETATE (2 G, Tid) (View Calcium Acetate Review and Calcium Acetate Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6975770-9 | Rhabdomyolysis
on Aug 27, 2010 Male patient from UNITED KINGDOM , 59 years of age, was diagnosed with arthritis bacterial, osteomyelitis, diabetes mellitus and was treated with Simvastatin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 20 Mg, Qd. During the same period patient was treated with FUCIDINE CAP (500 Mg, Tid) (View Fucidine Cap Review and Fucidine Cap Label ), CLARITHROMYCIN (250 Mg, Bid) (View Clarithromycin Review and Clarithromycin Label ), GLICLAZIDE (80 Mg, Bid) (View Gliclazide Review and Gliclazide Label ), CEFTRIAXONE (1 G, Unk) (View Ceftriaxone Review and Ceftriaxone Label ), FLUCLOXACILLIN (500 Mg, Qid) (View Flucloxacillin Review and Flucloxacillin Label ), LANSOPRAZOLE (30 Mg, Unk) (View Lansoprazole Review and Lansoprazole Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6975660-1 | Rhabdomyolysis
Patient was taking Simvastatin (View Usage). After Simvastatin was administered, patient had the following side effects: rhabdomyolysis on Aug 27, 2010 from UNITED KINGDOM Additional patient health information: Male patient , 52 years of age, was diagnosed with localised infection, osteomyelitis, arthritis bacterial, diabetes mellitus and. Simvastatin dosage: 40 Mg, Unk. During the same period patient was treated with FUCIDINE CAP (500 Mg, Tid) (View Fucidine Cap Review and Fucidine Cap Label ), AMLODIPINE (10 Mg, Qd) (View Amlodipine Review and Amlodipine Label ), FLOXACILLIN SODIUM (500 Mg, Qid) (View Floxacillin Sodium Review and Floxacillin Sodium Label ), HUMALOG (18 Df, Qd) (View Humalog Review and Humalog Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6974604-6 | Anxiety, Dizziness, Pain, Paraesthesia
Adverse event was reported on Sep 09, 2010 by a Male patient taking Simvastatin (View Usage) (Dosage: 1 Pill Daily Po) was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and. Location: UNITED STATES , 46 years of age, weighting 150.0 lb, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: anxiety (What is anxiety?), dizziness (What is dizziness?), pain (What is pain?), paraesthesia.

6974572-7 | Muscular Weakness
on Sep 09, 2010 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 49 years of age, weighting 106.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: muscular weakness. Simvastatin dosage: 1 20mg Tablet Nightly Po.

6974533-8 | Pain, Renal Failure Acute, Rhabdomyolysis
on Sep 09, 2010 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 82 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin (View Usage). After Simvastatin was administered, patient had the following side effects: pain (What is pain?), renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 40 Mg Every Day Po. Patient was hospitalized.

6973563-X | Acute Myocardial Infarction, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased, Decreased Appetite, Nausea
Patient was taking Simvastatin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: acute myocardial infarction, alanine aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, decreased appetite, nausea (What is nausea?) on Aug 24, 2010 from Additional patient health information: Male patient , 81 years of age, . Simvastatin dosage: 40mg, Oral. During the same period patient was treated with ADALAT 300MG (View Adalat 300mg Review and Adalat 300mg Label ), ASPIRIN (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ), ATENOLOL (View Atenolol Review and Atenolol Label ), CANDESARTAN 8MG (View Candesartan 8mg Review and Candesartan 8mg Label ), CIMETIDINE (View Cimetidine Review and Cimetidine Label ), CLOPIDOGREL (View Clopidogrel Review and Clopidogrel Label ), FUROSEMIDE (View Furosemide Review and Furosemide Label ), GLIPIZIDE (View Glipizide Review and Glipizide Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6972323-3 | Myalgia, Renal Failure Acute, Rhabdomyolysis
Adverse event was reported on Sep 02, 2010 by a Male patient taking Simvastatin (View Usage) (Dosage: ) was diagnosed with angina pectoris and. Location: UNITED KINGDOM , 76 years of age, Patient had the following side effects: myalgia, renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. During the same period patient was treated with RANOLAZINE (View Ranolazine Review and Ranolazine Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6971823-X | Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Arthritis Bacterial, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased, Demyelination, Neuropathy Peripheral, Paraparesis, Rhabdomyolysis
on Aug 17, 2010 Female patient from UNITED KINGDOM , 46 years of age, was diagnosed with arthritis bacterial and was treated with Simvastatin (View Usage). After Simvastatin was administered, patient had the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, arthritis bacterial, aspartate aminotransferase increased, demyelination, neuropathy peripheral, paraparesis, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 40mg, Daily, 7 Yrs-d/c Post Ck Elev. During the same period patient was treated with FUSIDIC ACID (500mg, Tid,) (View Fusidic Acid Review and Fusidic Acid Label ), MIXTARD HUMAN 70/30 (View Mixtard Human 70/30 Review and Mixtard Human 70/30 Label ), FLUCLOXACILLIN 500MG (View Flucloxacillin 500mg Review and Flucloxacillin 500mg Label ), GENTAMICIN (View Gentamicin Review and Gentamicin Label ), WARFARIN SODIUM (View Warfarin Sodium Review and Warfarin Sodium Label ), ASPIRIN (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ), CLONAZEPAM (View Clonazepam Review and Clonazepam Label ), SERTRALINE 50MG (View Sertraline 50mg Review and Sertraline 50mg Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6970086-9 | Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased, Decreased Appetite, Liver Function Test Abnormal, Nausea
on Aug 23, 2010 Male patient from UNITED KINGDOM , 81 years of age, was treated with Simvastatin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, decreased appetite, liver function test abnormal, nausea (What is nausea?). Simvastatin dosage: 40 Mg Oral. During the same period patient was treated with ADALAT (ADALAT) (View Adalat (adalat) Review and Adalat (adalat) Label ), ASPIRIN (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ), ATENOLOL (View Atenolol Review and Atenolol Label ), CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL (View Candesartan Cilexetil Review and Candesartan Cilexetil Label ), CIMETIDINE (View Cimetidine Review and Cimetidine Label ), CLOPIDOGREL (View Clopidogrel Review and Clopidogrel Label ), FUROSEMIDE (View Furosemide Review and Furosemide Label ), GLIPIZIDE (View Glipizide Review and Glipizide Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6969639-3 | Rhabdomyolysis
Patient was taking Simvastatin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: rhabdomyolysis on Aug 24, 2010 from SERBIA Additional patient health information: Male patient , 80 years of age, . Simvastatin dosage: . During the same period patient was treated with DANAZOL (View Danazol Review and Danazol Label ), CLOPIDOGREL (View Clopidogrel Review and Clopidogrel Label ), ASPIRIN (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ), PREDNISONE (View Prednisone Review and Prednisone Label ), RAMIPRIL (View Ramipril Review and Ramipril Label ), PANTOPRAZOLE (View Pantoprazole Review and Pantoprazole Label ).

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Mary Ward   Tennessee

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My husband took simvastatin for about 3 days and his lips swelled. He stopped taking this medicine a... read more »

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Be aware of the following potential Simvastatin risks to be aware of: 1. Watch for any Serious adverse events, such as life-threatening situation, which can require an admission to hospital or longer-than-expected hospital stay, permanent disability, birth defect, miscarriage, stillbirth, or birth with serious disease requires medical care to prevent permanent damage
2. Any potential Simvastatin quality problem: suspected counterfeit product, potentially contaminated product indicated by suspicious odor or unusual color, inaccurate or unreadable product labeling
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4. When applicable, Problems with different manufacturer of same medicine: not getting same results from a generic drug as a brand name drug, or from another generic

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