Does ATORVASTATIN Cause Asthma? 615 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 615 reports of Asthma have been filed in association with ATORVASTATIN (Atorvastatin calcium). This represents 0.8% of all adverse event reports for ATORVASTATIN.
615
Reports of Asthma with ATORVASTATIN
0.8%
of all ATORVASTATIN reports
6
Deaths
275
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Asthma From ATORVASTATIN?
Of the 615 reports, 6 (1.0%) resulted in death, 275 (44.7%) required hospitalization, and 9 (1.5%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Asthma Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for ATORVASTATIN. However, 615 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 Asthma?
ALBUTEROL (18,997)
DUPILUMAB (12,312)
MEPOLIZUMAB (11,033)
BUDESONIDE\FORMOTEROL (10,045)
PREDNISONE (10,028)
OMALIZUMAB (9,354)
MONTELUKAST (8,372)
FLUTICASONE\SALMETEROL (7,985)
TIOTROPIUM (7,944)
BUDESONIDE (4,544)
Which ATORVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Asthma Risk?
ATORVASTATIN vs ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE
ATORVASTATIN vs ATOSIBAN
ATORVASTATIN vs ATOVAQUONE
ATORVASTATIN vs ATOVAQUONE\PROGUANIL
ATORVASTATIN vs ATRACURIUM