Does ATORVASTATIN Cause Arteriosclerosis? 162 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 162 reports of Arteriosclerosis have been filed in association with ATORVASTATIN (Atorvastatin calcium). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for ATORVASTATIN.
162
Reports of Arteriosclerosis with ATORVASTATIN
0.2%
of all ATORVASTATIN reports
8
Deaths
70
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Arteriosclerosis From ATORVASTATIN?
Of the 162 reports, 8 (4.9%) resulted in death, 70 (43.2%) required hospitalization, and 5 (3.1%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Arteriosclerosis Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for ATORVASTATIN. However, 162 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does ATORVASTATIN Cause?
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (7,556)
Myalgia (7,155)
Drug hypersensitivity (3,929)
Drug ineffective (3,865)
Fatigue (3,439)
Arthralgia (3,338)
Rhabdomyolysis (3,286)
Dyspnoea (3,137)
Nausea (2,888)
Asthenia (2,791)
What Other Drugs Cause Arteriosclerosis?
NILOTINIB (464)
ROSIGLITAZONE (436)
APIXABAN (305)
PREDNISONE (260)
DOXAZOSIN (242)
ALBUTEROL (238)
FLUTICASONE\SALMETEROL (236)
LEVOFLOXACIN (235)
BUDESONIDE (227)
TIOTROPIUM (224)
Which ATORVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Arteriosclerosis Risk?
ATORVASTATIN vs ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE
ATORVASTATIN vs ATOSIBAN
ATORVASTATIN vs ATOVAQUONE
ATORVASTATIN vs ATOVAQUONE\PROGUANIL
ATORVASTATIN vs ATRACURIUM