Does ATORVASTATIN Cause Dysstasia? 228 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 228 reports of Dysstasia have been filed in association with ATORVASTATIN (Atorvastatin calcium). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for ATORVASTATIN.
228
Reports of Dysstasia with ATORVASTATIN
0.3%
of all ATORVASTATIN reports
10
Deaths
78
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Dysstasia From ATORVASTATIN?
Of the 228 reports, 10 (4.4%) resulted in death, 78 (34.2%) required hospitalization, and 10 (4.4%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Dysstasia Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for ATORVASTATIN. However, 228 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 Dysstasia?
ADALIMUMAB (1,181)
DALFAMPRIDINE (1,128)
METHOTREXATE (739)
SECUKINUMAB (637)
ETANERCEPT (602)
PREGABALIN (544)
CARBIDOPA\LEVODOPA (457)
PIMAVANSERIN (406)
TOFACITINIB (380)
DIMETHYL (352)
Which ATORVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Dysstasia Risk?
ATORVASTATIN vs ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE
ATORVASTATIN vs ATOSIBAN
ATORVASTATIN vs ATOVAQUONE
ATORVASTATIN vs ATOVAQUONE\PROGUANIL
ATORVASTATIN vs ATRACURIUM