Does ATORVASTATIN Cause Dysphagia? 771 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 771 reports of Dysphagia have been filed in association with ATORVASTATIN (Atorvastatin calcium). This represents 1.0% of all adverse event reports for ATORVASTATIN.
771
Reports of Dysphagia with ATORVASTATIN
1.0%
of all ATORVASTATIN reports
49
Deaths
477
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Dysphagia From ATORVASTATIN?
Of the 771 reports, 49 (6.4%) resulted in death, 477 (61.9%) required hospitalization, and 262 (34.0%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Dysphagia Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for ATORVASTATIN. However, 771 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 Dysphagia?
CARBIDOPA\LEVODOPA (1,615)
DUPILUMAB (1,590)
RITUXIMAB (1,265)
ADALIMUMAB (1,231)
METHOTREXATE (1,196)
ENZALUTAMIDE (1,167)
ONABOTULINUMTOXINA (1,020)
ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (1,013)
ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (990)
PREDNISONE (901)
Which ATORVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Dysphagia Risk?
ATORVASTATIN vs ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE
ATORVASTATIN vs ATOSIBAN
ATORVASTATIN vs ATOVAQUONE
ATORVASTATIN vs ATOVAQUONE\PROGUANIL
ATORVASTATIN vs ATRACURIUM