Does ATORVASTATIN Cause Cushing's syndrome? 12 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 12 reports of Cushing's syndrome have been filed in association with ATORVASTATIN (Atorvastatin calcium). This represents 0.0% of all adverse event reports for ATORVASTATIN.
12
Reports of Cushing's syndrome with ATORVASTATIN
0.0%
of all ATORVASTATIN reports
0
Deaths
4
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Cushing's syndrome From ATORVASTATIN?
Of the 12 reports, 4 (33.3%) required hospitalization, and 1 (8.3%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Cushing's syndrome Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for ATORVASTATIN. However, 12 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 Cushing's syndrome?
PREDNISONE (368)
PREDNISOLONE (278)
DEXAMETHASONE (259)
TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE (211)
METHYLPREDNISOLONE (196)
BUDESONIDE (190)
RITONAVIR (170)
METHOTREXATE (155)
FLUTICASONE (142)
CLOBETASOL (138)
Which ATORVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Cushing's syndrome Risk?
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