Does ATORVASTATIN Cause Hepatotoxicity? 205 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 205 reports of Hepatotoxicity have been filed in association with ATORVASTATIN (Atorvastatin calcium). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for ATORVASTATIN.
205
Reports of Hepatotoxicity with ATORVASTATIN
0.3%
of all ATORVASTATIN reports
10
Deaths
96
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Hepatotoxicity From ATORVASTATIN?
Of the 205 reports, 10 (4.9%) resulted in death, 96 (46.8%) required hospitalization, and 10 (4.9%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Hepatotoxicity Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for ATORVASTATIN. However, 205 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 Hepatotoxicity?
METHOTREXATE (1,917)
ACETAMINOPHEN (1,557)
LEFLUNOMIDE (829)
HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (715)
PREDNISONE (707)
RITUXIMAB (702)
ETANERCEPT (699)
ADALIMUMAB (674)
CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (632)
SULFASALAZINE (613)
Which ATORVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Hepatotoxicity Risk?
ATORVASTATIN vs ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE
ATORVASTATIN vs ATOSIBAN
ATORVASTATIN vs ATOVAQUONE
ATORVASTATIN vs ATOVAQUONE\PROGUANIL
ATORVASTATIN vs ATRACURIUM